Close-up of the Nguyen Dynasty throne before it was broken by a mad man

The Nguyen Dynasty throne is a national treasure of great historical and cultural value. Before being sat on by a man with signs of mental illness and broken some parts, this national treasure once stood tall in the main hall, telling the story of the last feudal dynasty of Vietnam.

Cận cảnh ngai vàng triều Nguyễn trước khi bị người đàn ông loạn thần bẻ gãy- Ảnh 1. — The throne witnessed the rise and fall of 13 Nguyen Dynasty kings.

The Nguyen Dynasty throne was recognized as a national treasure in 2015. This throne witnessed the rise and fall of 13 Nguyen Dynasty kings, from Gia Long to Bao Dai.

According to recorded documents, the throne was crafted under the reign of King Gia Long (1802-1820), the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty. The throne was made of precious wood, covered with splendid lacquer and gilded with gold. Every small detail on the throne shows the sophistication and class of royal carving art.

Cận cảnh ngai vàng triều Nguyễn trước khi bị người đàn ông loạn thần bẻ gãy- Ảnh 2. — The Nguyen Dynasty throne was recognized as a national treasure in 2015.

The highlight of the throne is the meticulously carved dragon patterns, softly curved but full of power. The carved lines are smooth and prominent, creating a lively feeling as if the mascots are flying... All are covered with a brilliant layer of red paint, the outside is a layer of shimmering gold, making the throne always stand out and attract all eyes when placed in the center of Thai Hoa Palace.

Cận cảnh ngai vàng triều Nguyễn trước khi bị người đàn ông loạn thần bẻ gãy- Ảnh 3. — The throne is located in the center of Thai Hoa Palace for visitors to see.

The value of the throne also lies in its uniqueness, there is no other similar object. With a height of 101 cm, a width of 72 cm, a length of 87 cm and a base of 118 cm long, 90 cm wide, 20 cm high with a splendid gilded canopy above.

Every time the king sits on the throne, that is the time when orders are issued from the Son of Heaven, when all the mandarins and officials must bow down in obedience, demonstrating the majesty and steadfastness of the dynasty. That is also the place where all eyes and all the respect of the subjects gather.

Cận cảnh ngai vàng triều Nguyễn trước khi bị người đàn ông loạn thần bẻ gãy- Ảnh 4. — The motifs are carved exquisitely.

The throne witnessed many important events of the Nguyen Dynasty, from splendid coronation ceremonies, court meetings to discuss national affairs to historic moments when power was transferred to successive kings...

Cận cảnh ngai vàng triều Nguyễn trước khi bị người đàn ông loạn thần bẻ gãy- Ảnh 5. — On May 24, a man bought a ticket to enter the Hue Imperial City, then sat on the throne and broke some parts.

After completing the restoration of Thai Hoa Palace, the throne continued to be placed in the most solemn position in Thai Hoa Palace, to serve visitors to admire, show respect and preserve historical values.

As Thanh Nien reported, at around 11:55 a.m. on May 24, a male tourist named Ho Van Phuong Tam (42 years old, residing in Huong Long Ward, Phu Xuan District, Hue City) bought a ticket to enter the Hue Imperial City. When entering the Thai Hoa Palace area, Tam showed unusual behavior, and a security guard invited Tam to go to the back of the palace. However, the male tourist then returned, sneaked into the area displaying the Nguyen Dynasty throne, screamed, sat on it and broke the front left armrest.

At the time of the incident, there were two security guards at the Thai Hoa Palace. However, to prevent this tourist from acting rashly and destroying other exhibits, the security guard approached from a distance, reminded Tam to go outside, and called to request additional support.

At 12:10 p.m. on May 24, the authorities restrained the male tourist and reported to Dong Ba Ward Police to make a report. At the time of recording the statement, Tam showed signs of psychosis, screaming, talking nonsense and unable to answer questions.

Currently, the Investigation Police Agency of Hue City Police is conducting a psychiatric assessment of Ho Van Phuong Tam and coordinating with the People's Procuracy of Phu Xuan District to collect evidence to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the relevant parties in order to resolve the case in accordance with the procedures and regulations of the law.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/can-canh-ngai-vang-trieu-nguyen-truoc-khi-bi-nguoi-dan-ong-loan-than-be-gay-185250525132409539.htm