Promoting the unique value of ceramic treasures on stamps

On July 28, the Ministry of Information and Communications and Vietnam Post Corporation issued the stamp set "National Treasures (set of 3): Ceramics".

The stamp set includes 4 designs, introducing artifacts (Dau Ram ceramic vase; Long Thanh terracotta vase collection; Nhon Thanh ceramic vase; Brown flower ceramic vase) designed by artist Nguyen Du (Vietnam Post Corporation) on a size of 37 x 37 (mm).

Stamps introducing Dau Ram ceramic vase and Long Thanh terracotta vase in the stamp set "National treasures (set of 3): Ceramics". (Source: nhandan.vn)

The content of sample stamp 1 is an image of the Dau Ram ceramic jar - an artifact that researchers believe belongs to the late period of Phung Nguyen culture, dating back more than 3,000 years ago.

The ceramic vase was discovered in 1998 at the Dau Ram archaeological site (Hoang Tan commune, Quang Yen town, Quang Ninh).

This is a unique original artifact in the shape of a bamboo basket, the only one of its kind from the early Bronze Age discovered in archaeology, made from clay, fired at a temperature of about 700-800 degrees Celsius, the dark gray ceramic bone is made of clay mixed with mollusk shell fragments, the dark red ceramic coat is made of fine clay mixed with yellow ochre powder.

This artifact is currently kept at Quang Ninh Provincial Museum and was recognized as a national treasure in the 7th period (December 2018).

Model 2 is an image of the Long Thanh terracotta vase collection. The collection includes 18 terracotta vases of special value in terms of visual art and decorative arts, reflecting the ingenuity and talent of the residents of Sa Huynh, Long Thanh, Quang Ngai as well as the development of the terracotta pottery craft of the community in prehistoric times.

Currently, the Long Thanh terracotta vase collection is being kept at the Quang Ngai General Museum, and has also been recognized as a national treasure in the 7th period.

The third stamp is an image of a Nhon Thanh ceramic vase. The ceramic vase was discovered at the Nhon Thanh site and is still in an intact condition.

The artifacts reflect the convergence and crystallization of the pinnacle of ceramic crafting techniques, as well as unique aesthetic thinking, combining the indigenous culture of the Oc Eo residents in the Mekong Delta with Indian culture in the mid-first millennium.

The fourth stamp is an image of a brown ceramic vase - a unique and typical artifact discovered at the Tran Temple relic site.

This is an important historical relic site of the country with many cultural and historical imprints of the 13th - 14th centuries, the homeland and second capital of the Tran Dynasty - the most prosperous and glorious feudal dynasty throughout the history of the nation.

Previously, two sets of stamps with the theme "National Treasures" were issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

The first is the stamp set "National Treasures (set 1): Bronze items" including 4 samples introducing the Bronze belt buckle set; Hop Minh bronze jar; Nui Nua short sword; Bronze lamp shaped like a kneeling person.

The stamp set “National Treasures (set 2): Gold objects” also includes 4 samples introducing the treasures: The Imperial Seal of the Royal Order, dated: the 8th year of Minh Mang (1827); The Imperial Seal of Dai Viet, the Nguyen Lord, the Eternal Treasure, dated: the 5th year of Vinh Thinh (1709); The Ngoa Van-Yen Tu gold box, dated: the 14th century; The Nhan Tower relic box, dated: the 7th-8th century.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/quang-ba-gia-tri-doc-dao-cua-bao-vat-gom-tren-nhung-con-tem-280514.html