The collection of artifacts consists of Chu Dau ceramics originating from Chu Dau pottery village (Nam Sach, Hai Duong ), which were brought back from abroad by a private collector and are now on display at the Hai Phong Museum.
Blue and white porcelain vases, plates, teapots... are some of the Chu Dau ceramic artifacts currently on display at the Hai Phong City Museum.
The person responsible for collecting the aforementioned Chu Dau ceramic artifacts is Mr. Tran Dinh Thang, 65 years old, a businessman in Hai Phong. In his collection, Mr. Tran Dinh Thang also owns several artifacts recognized as national treasures by the Prime Minister .
The Chu Dau ceramic artifacts are part of Mr. Thang's An Bien collection. Visitors to the Hai Phong Museum are amazed by their beauty, historical value, and the vivid motifs on each artifact.
A close-up view of the large plate, 36 cm in diameter, decorated with chrysanthemum vines on the outer rim, with an image of a swan (or phoenix) spreading its wings inside. It is known that this plate was purchased by collector Adrian Zecha in 1977 and was bought by Mr. Tran Dinh Thang at an auction in Singapore at the end of May 2024.
Chu Dau pottery from Hai Duong is a high-end art pottery line in Vietnam with a history of approximately 600 years. Many Chu Dau pottery artifacts are currently displayed in 46 famous museums in 32 countries around the world. In Vietnam , besides the Hai Duong Museum and the Hai Phong Museum, many Chu Dau pottery artifacts are also displayed at the Hoi An Trade Ceramics Museum (Hoi An City, Quang Nam) and many other large and small museums, or are held in private collections.
The Chu Dau ceramic teapot at the Hai Phong Museum is 18.5 cm tall, with lotus, chrysanthemum, and cloud motifs on its body. The teapot is still relatively intact in shape, motifs, and glaze color.
Another Chu Dau plate in the collection features floral motifs on the outer rim and a carp in the center. Originating from the rural areas of Hai Duong in the 14th and 15th centuries, most Chu Dau ceramic products feature motifs reflecting the daily life of farmers and scenes close to rural life.
A short, intact cylindrical box adorned with motifs of fish, butterflies, and waves. The box measures 19 cm in diameter and 11 cm in height; the lid and body fit together, allowing it to open and close.
The vase has a flared mouth, is 17 cm high, has a slender neck, and a flat shape. All the Chu Dau ceramic artifacts in the collection currently on display at the Hai Phong Museum are still quite intact, demonstrating very high artistic and historical value.
The blue and white porcelain vase is the sixth and final item in the collection of ancient Chu Dau ceramics owned by collector Tran Dinh Thang. The vase, 19 cm tall, had a broken body which has been restored. However, the glaze remains clear and beautiful, and the patterns are sharp. The neck of the vase is decorated with banana leaves, and the rim is painted with coins.
Reportedly, Mr. Tran Dinh Thang did not disclose the amount spent to acquire the six artifacts, but stated that the purchase price was 7 to 10 times higher than the initial estimate. The fact that a private collector spent such a large sum to acquire the Chu Dau ceramics collection from Hai Duong shows the enduring appeal and vitality of this ancient pottery style. The collection of six artifacts is on display free of charge for the public to admire at the Hai Phong Museum, 66 Dien Bien Phu Street, Minh Khai Ward, Hong Bang District, Hai Phong City.
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