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| Visitors observe antiques dating to various Viẹt Nam’s historical phases that are on display at the Ninh Bình Provincial Museum. — VNA/VNS Photo Ninh Dúc Phuong |
Viet Nam News
NINH BÌNH — An exhibition featuring documents, objects and antiques related to Dong Son Culture (700BC-200AD) and various Vietnamese historical reigns is being organised at the Ninh Bình Provincial Museum.
According to Nguyen Cao Tan, vice director of the Ninh Bình Department of Culture and Sports, the exhibition is a part of practical activities to welcome the National Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival 2018 as well as celebrate the 1050th anniversary of the establishment of Dại Cò Viẹt, Viẹt Nam’s first feudal state.
The event will introduce visitors to over 500 objects of various materials like stone, bronze, terra-cotta, ceramic or bone which might belong to precious collections displayed in separated areas.
The highlighted objects include Dong Son bronze items like drums, knives, jars and bells; items dated back to Hán-Viẹt eras like flower vases, bowls, jars and coins; objects from the Dinh-Le eras like stone Buddhist pillars, fans and seals; items dating back to Lý-Tràn eras like bowls, chopsticks and Chu Dạu pottery and items dated back to Later Le- Nguyẽn eras, such as worshipping items.
This cultural event also aims to introduce and promote Ninh Bình Province’s collection of unique antiques to the public, and at the same time, enhance the locals’ awareness and responsibilities of preserving and promoting the values of such precious objects.
The exhibition will open until October 30. — VNS
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