Hundreds of ancient ceramics from across Vietnam, with some dating back2,000 years ago, have gone on show at an exhibition at the Vietnam FineArts Museum in Hanoi.
A great many of the exhibitshail from renowned ceramic-making centres in the southern region such asCay Mai, Bien Hoa, Thanh Le and Lai Thieu. They date back to the late19th century and the early 20th century.
Another100 objects are said to have been created at different periods of timein Vietnam’s history, from the Dong Son civilisation (about 2,000 –2,500 years ago) to the dynasties of Ly, Tran, Le So, Mac, Le Trung Hungand Nguyen – the last dynasty.
The display, openedon May 8, has been organised by Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa from Hanoi and 62other private collectors from across Vietnam.
The exhibition will run until May 15.-VNA
A great many of the exhibitshail from renowned ceramic-making centres in the southern region such asCay Mai, Bien Hoa, Thanh Le and Lai Thieu. They date back to the late19th century and the early 20th century.
Another100 objects are said to have been created at different periods of timein Vietnam’s history, from the Dong Son civilisation (about 2,000 –2,500 years ago) to the dynasties of Ly, Tran, Le So, Mac, Le Trung Hungand Nguyen – the last dynasty.
The display, openedon May 8, has been organised by Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa from Hanoi and 62other private collectors from across Vietnam.
The exhibition will run until May 15.-VNA
