Royal blue-and-white porcelains on display

A set of seven blue-and-white ceramic plates and bowls patterned with five-sharp-clawed dragons, dating from the Le so (Early Le) Dynasty (1428 - 1527), are on display at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

The exhibits were unearthed during an excavation at the 18 Hoang Dieu Archaeological Site in Hanoi in 2002. (Photo: VNA)

The royal set was recognised as a national treasure earlier this year. (Photo: VNA)

Two porcelain bowls are decorated with blue glaze and five-clawed dragons and classic motifs. (Photo: VNA)

The bowls are coated with enamel to ensure glossiness. (Photo: VNA)

The use of dragons on the royal items was to express the absolute power of the monarchy. (Photo: VNA)

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