Exhibition of "The Quintessence of Eastern Antiquities" and announcement of the National Treasure: Hiep An brown-flowered ceramic jar from the Tran Dynasty

The first thematic exhibition "The Quintessence of Antiquities of the Eastern Region - Hai Duong" introduces to the public 2 of the 11 national treasures currently preserved and displayed at the Hai Duong Provincial Museum, namely the Huu Chung Bronze Drum and the Hiep An brown-flowered ceramic jar from the Tran Dynasty. In particular, the Hiep An brown-flowered ceramic jar is made of white clay, covered with ivory yellow glaze, painted with brown glaze, and has a light gray ceramic body; it is an original, unique artifact with a unique form and is a symbol of the peak development of ceramic art from the Tran Dynasty. The ceramic jar was discovered in Hiep An commune (now Hiep An ward, Kinh Mon town, Hai Duong province) in 1981 and was recognized as a national treasure on January 18, 2024.

Opening of the first thematic exhibition "The Quintessence of Antiques from the Eastern Region - Hai Duong"

In addition to the two national treasures, the Huu Chung bronze drum and the Hiep An brown-flowered ceramic jar, the exhibition space also introduces to the public over 800 antiques from nearly 60 collectors inside and outside Hai Duong province. The displayed antiques are diverse in materials, rich in types and decorative art styles; carefully selected, dating from the Dong Son culture to the early 20th century.

Hai Duong Provincial leaders presented the Prime Minister's decision recognizing the Hiep An brown-flowered ceramic jar from the Tran Dynasty as a national treasure.

Ms. Ha Thi Thu Thuy in Thanh Binh ward, Hai Duong city, Hai Duong province shared after visiting the exhibition: "The exhibition helps me understand more about the history and traditional culture of my hometown Hai Duong province. This is the first time I have seen with my own eyes treasures and precious antiques containing cultural quintessence, demonstrating the skillful hands and minds of our ancestors. I am more proud of the history and culture of my hometown and country".

Hiep An brown ceramic jar is an artifact symbolizing the peak development of ceramic art during the Tran Dynasty.

Hai Duong is a land with a long history, with diverse and unique tangible and intangible cultural heritages. The locality currently preserves more than 7,670 antiquities at relics and traditional houses, which have been inventoried and scientifically passported, along with thousands of antiquities kept at museums and private collectors. On this occasion, the Eastern Antiquities Association also launched the book "The Quintessence of Eastern Antiquities", introducing 455 collections of thousands of artifacts, which are valuable documents in the research, exchange and promotion of antiquities.

The exhibition "Quintessence of Eastern Antiquities - Hai Duong" opens for the first time to welcome people and tourists until November 3.

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