Tourists visit the Buddha statue - one of the national treasures on display at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History. Photo: Nhat Ha |
According to information from the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, Vietnam has 327 artifacts and groups of artifacts recognized by the Prime Minister as national treasures. Of which, Ho Chi Minh City has 17 national treasures kept in the city's museums and the private collection of Pham Gia Chi Bao (actor Chi Bao). The national treasures on display are rich in materials and ages, as well as diverse in artistic styles, belonging to many cultures. Coming to the exhibition, visitors not only have the opportunity to "go back in time" to admire the "one-of-a-kind" artifacts, but also have the opportunity to listen to the treasures "tell the story" about the extremely unique cultural identity, clearly reflected in the rich spiritual life of our ancestors. That is the identity of an agricultural culture, valuing emotions, aiming for kindness, compassion, worshiping goddesses...
Ms. Le Quyen Linh (living in Bien Hoa ward, Dong Nai province) shared: “On the weekend, my friends and I visited the Zoo in Ho Chi Minh City and stopped by the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, just in time for the last day of the museum's National Treasures Exhibition. I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to admire national treasures. Through viewing the artifacts and information on the QR code, I understand more about the cultural depth of our nation.”
Dong Nai Weekend respectfully introduces to our readers some artifacts at the exhibition.
Statue of Goddess Devi
The statue of goddess Devi was recognized as a national treasure in 2012. According to information from the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, the statue was made of sandstone, found in Huong Que - Quang Nam, the statue depicts a bust, bare chest.
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According to Champa legend, goddess Devi's name is Rija Kula Hara Devi, the wife of King Indravarman II, founder of the Dong Duong dynasty (Quang Nam), 9th century. Because goddess Devi contributed to the country, especially, she had a compassionate heart, loved the poor, orphans and widows, so after her death, King Jaya Shinhavarman I deified her and built a tower to worship her.
Looking at national treasures is also a way for today's generation to reflect on the past, better understand the value of national heritage, thereby spreading awareness of protecting, preserving and promoting Vietnam's cultural treasures.
Seal of Marquis Liang Tai
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The Luong Tai Hau seal, cast in bronze in 1833 (Nguyen Dynasty), was recognized as a national treasure in 2020. The Luong Tai Hau seal is one of 27 artifacts, a group of artifacts recognized as national treasures in the 8th batch, reviewed in 2019. This is the 2nd national treasure of the Ho Chi Minh City Museum after the national treasure "Printing mold of 5-dong bills" recognized in the 7th batch of 2018.
Vishnu statue
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Belonging to the Oc Eo culture, dating back to the 3rd-5th century, the statue of Vishnu is made of bronze, in a standing position. The statue was found in Tan Hoi - Rach Gia. Vishnu, also known as the God of Conservation, is one of the 3 main gods of Hinduism (Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma). With a benevolent nature, he is the protector of life, the destroyer of evil spirits, Vishnu is very popularly worshiped by the people of Phu Nam. The statue is shaped in a balanced, harmonious manner with high aesthetic value. The statue has been displayed in many famous museums around the world.
Buddha statue The statue dates back to the 8th-9th century, belonging to the Champa culture. The statue was discovered and announced by researcher Louis Finot in 1901 along with 228 artifacts in Dong Duong (Quang Nam). The statue is made of bronze, stands on a lotus pedestal, is large in size (120cm high, 38cm wide), has the Amaravati art style with special casting techniques, reaching a high level. The statue was recognized as a national treasure in 2012. |
Ceramic steamer
The steamer is made of terracotta, dating back about 2,500-2,000 years ago (during the Dong Son culture period), found in Dong Tien - Thanh Hoa. The steamer was recognized as a national treasure in 2024, belonging to the private collection of Pham Gia Chi Bao.
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Dong Tien ceramic pot is the most intact and largest artifact with a balanced, harmonious shape and typical decorative patterns of Dong Son culture. This is an important source of historical artifacts reflecting the material and spiritual life, spirituality and rituals related to agricultural beliefs of the Dong Son residents of ancient Vietnamese people.
Printing mold "Treasury bill with face value of 5 Dong"
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The mold is made of bronze, dated 1947, an artifact of the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, recognized as a national treasure in 2018.
The 5-dong bill printing plate is a unique original artifact with a unique form. The decisive value of the bill printing plate is the bills printed from this plate and issued many decades ago.
Lam Vien - Nhat Ha
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