Close-up of 4 Hue royal artifacts proposed for recognition as national treasures

According to the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, the Appraisal Council of Thua Thien - Hue province has met to evaluate and agree on the dossier to propose recognition as a national treasure in 2024 based on the criteria to determine the artifacts as national treasures, such as: uniqueness; having special value marking important historical events of the country or associated with historical figures...

A pair of dragon statues from the Thieu Tri period in the style of "coiling dragons" placed in front of the Duyet Thi Duong relic, Hue Imperial City

Specifically, the Ngo Mon bell is the only bell (unique), located at the main southern gate of the Hue Imperial City. The artifact is considered a typical and unique masterpiece, demonstrating the pinnacle of stone carving and wood carving skills of artisans under the Nguyen Dynasty. This bell was used in royal ceremonies and is considered a "symbol" of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Ngo Mon bronze bell, located at the main southern gate of Hue Imperial Citadel

This is a unique work of art in the field of sculpture, painting, bronze casting during the Minh Mang period in particular and under the Nguyen Dynasty in general. The National History Institute of the Nguyen Dynasty has specifically recorded the bell casting process. This is the only marble artifact that bears the mark of Emperor Minh Mang, on both sides of the relief are engraved the Royal poem and the Minh poem.

The Duy Tan Emperor's throne was specially created for this king by the royal court when he ascended the throne at the age of 7.

The front view of Emperor Duy Tan's throne is currently kept in the storage of the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum.

The side view of Emperor Duy Tan's throne is currently kept in the storage of the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum.

This artifact is currently kept in the storage of the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum. In the near future, the museum will organize an exhibition to introduce King Duy Tan's throne to the public.

The throne was specially made by the royal court for King Duy Tan when he ascended the throne at the age of 7.

The style and decorative patterns on the throne apply painting, gilding and embossing techniques, demonstrating the richness and diversity of wood carving art at that time.

The Thieu Tri Dynasty Dragon Statue is a set of bronze artifacts with historical, artistic and cultural value. This set of artifacts is the pinnacle of integration, simulating the shape of the "golden seals" cast from the Minh Mang Dynasty to the Thieu Tri Dynasty with the "wrapped dragon" style.

A pair of dragon statues from the Thieu Tri period from different angles are placed in front of Duyet Thi Duong yard, Hue Imperial City.

This set of artifacts is located right in front of the Duyet Thi Duong theater, Hue Imperial City - a stopover for domestic and international tourists to visit and enjoy Hue's traditional royal art.

The Minh Mang stone relief is the only marble artifact that bears the mark of Emperor Minh Mang.

Minh Mang period stone relief (middle) is currently preserved at the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum

According to research by the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum, the Minh Mang stone relief is a unique and representative masterpiece made of marble, the only one bearing the mark of Emperor Minh Mang. The artifact is currently preserved by the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum.

Close-up of the front and back of the Minh Mang period stone relief currently preserved by the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum

Stone reliefs of the Minh Mang period not only demonstrate the pinnacle of stone carving but also demonstrate the level and wood carving techniques of artisans under the Nguyen Dynasty.

In particular, these are unique artifacts and sets of artifacts, with intact components and full, sharp patterns. These artifacts have unique forms of expression and are of historical, cultural, and artistic value...

Up to now, Thua Thien - Hue has 10 artifacts, sets of artifacts with 35 individual artifacts that have been recognized as national treasures. Of which, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center is managing and promoting the value of 8 artifacts/sets of artifacts with 33 individual artifacts; the remaining 2 national treasures are being preserved at the Provincial History Museum.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/can-canh-4-hien-vat-cung-dinh-hue-de-nghi-cong-nhan-bao-vat-quoc-gia-185241001153258544.htm