3 special national treasures at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, including thousand-year-old treasures

The three national treasures at Thang Long Imperial Citadel are all priceless treasures, containing stories and sacred messages from the past. Among them is a thousand-year-old Ly Dynasty phoenix head.

Among the 33 national treasures   The Prime Minister signed the 13th decision to recognize, there are 3 treasures preserved in the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center: Collection of phoenix heads of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ly Dynasty, 11th - 12th century; Royal vases of the early Le Dynasty, 15th century; Collection of Truong Lac ceramics of the early Le Dynasty, 15th - 16th century.

Collection of phoenix heads of Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the Ly Dynasty

This collection of phoenix heads from Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the Ly Dynasty is an original, unique artifact.

The collection of phoenix heads of Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the Ly Dynasty are typical and unique artifacts discovered underground in the archaeological site at 18 Hoang Dieu in the central area of ​​Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the Ly - Tran Dynasty. All artifacts were discovered in locations with stable stratigraphy, not disturbed by later periods. The collection represents the symbolic value of the architectural history of Dai Viet during the Ly Dynasty. The phoenix and the dragon are symbols of royalty, in which the phoenix is ​​often associated with the queen. The image of the phoenix - dragon couple represents complete happiness. With such symbolic meanings, the use of the phoenix image to decorate the architecture of the Ly Dynasty and the Tran Dynasty later seems to reflect the existence and harmony of Buddhism and Confucianism, between theocracy and secular power in the art and sculpture of the Ly - Tran Dynasty. The phoenix heads in this collection were found with other artifacts and are one of the important evidences helping researchers identify the architectural roofs of the Ly and Tran Dynasty. Therefore, the collection of phoenix heads discovered at Thang Long Imperial Citadel is not only an original artifact but also an important document of value for the study of architectural art and sculpture in the 11th - 12th centuries of the Ly Dynasty. The collection represents the symbolic value of the architectural history of Dai Viet in the Ly Dynasty. The imperial vase of the early Le Dynasty in the 15th century The imperial vase of Thang Long Imperial Citadel has a structure consisting of a bottom, body, shoulder, mouth, spout and handle. With the vertical mouth structure and the shape of the vase, perhaps the original vase had a lid, unfortunately we have not found a lid of a similar type of vase yet. The shape, structure and some decorative motifs of the imperial vase create an image of a dragon hiding in the vase, in which the spout of the vase is the head of the dragon. The dragon's head is shown in a raised position with horns and mane embossed, realistically. The mane on the head is shown flying backwards and spreading out to all sides. The vase handle is shown as part of the dragon's body with raised fins. Four dragon legs are sculpted on both sides of the vase's shoulders, two legs on each side. The legs depict a strong kicking posture backwards, the muscles are firm, pushing the dragon's body forward, making the dragon's body both graceful and strong. On the vase's shoulders, in the position between the two dragon legs, there is a flower embossed with a large pistil and small petals, like beads. The Imperial Vase of Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the early Le Dynasty was discovered in excavation pits at the archaeological site at 18 Hoang Dieu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, in the central area of ​​Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties. The Imperial Vase of Thang Long Imperial Citadel is evidence of the high level of development of the ceramic production industry during the early Le Dynasty. This is an artifact of special historical and cultural value. The vase shows the richness and diversity of utensils and items used in daily life at Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the early Le Dynasty. The Imperial Vase of Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the early Le Dynasty could be a type of wine jar used in large banquets with many attendees. From here we can imagine the richness of cultural life in the royal court. Collection of Truong Lac pottery from the early Le dynasty, 15th - 16th centuries

Decorative patterns of Truong Lac ceramic collection have special historical and cultural value.

The collection of Truong Lac ceramic cups, bowls and plates from the early Le Dynasty, Thang Long Imperial Citadel includes 36 artifacts of various sizes, including: 9 cups, 6 bowls, 20 plates and 11 pieces of plate bodies. The artifacts were completely handcrafted, so they are unique and one-of-a-kind products, no other artifact is exactly the same as this one. The decorative patterns of the Truong Lac ceramic collection have special historical and cultural value. According to scientists, these are the utensils of Truong Lac Palace, an important palace in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the early Le Dynasty in the 15th-16th centuries. With such value, these artifacts are important documents for researching and clarifying the functions, existence and changes of the palaces in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the early Le Dynasty in particular; the structure and operation of the palaces and palaces... as an organization in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the early Le Dynasty in general. Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/3-bao-vat-quoc-gia-dac-biet-tai-hoang-thanh-thang-long-co-bao-vat-nghin-nam-a412834.html