Nguyen-dynasty bronze cauldrons in Hue Imperial Citadel

The Hue imperial city in Thua Thien-Hue province is now still home to bronze cauldrons dating back from Nguyen dynasty (1631-1684).

The bronze cauldron in Can Chanh courtyard in Hue Imperial Citadel made in 1662 under Lord Nguyen Phuc Tan’s reign was recognised as national treasure in 2015 (Photo: VNA)

A bronze cauldron made in 1659 under Lord Nguyen Phuc Tan’s reign (Photo: VNA)

Meticulous patterns on the bronze cauldron in Can Chanh courtyard in Hue Imperial Citadel (Photo: VNA)

A bronze cauldron made in 1659 under Lord Nguyen Phuc Tan’s reign (Photo: VNA)

A bronze cauldron made in 1631 under Lord Nguyen Phuc Nguyen’s reign in Hue Imperial Museum of Antiques (Photo: VNA)

A pair of bronze cauldrons in Can Chanh courtyard in Hue Imperial Citadel (Photo: VNA)

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