Mr. Chi Bao introduces artifacts at the Ceramic Museum of the nation's founding period - Photo: Organizing Committee
Mr. Pham Gia Chi Bao (actor Chi Bao) - director of the Museum of Ceramics during the nation's founding period, recently had a meeting to introduce the museum.
Chi Bao ceramic collector
Chi Bao said he has been collecting ceramics for many years and currently owns more than 1,000 ceramic artifacts from many pre-Dong Son cultures such as Phung Nguyen, Dong Dau, Go Mun; contemporary cultures such as Sa Huynh culture, Dong Nai river basin proto-culture...
Among them, he likes the pottery of Phung Nguyen culture the most because of its aesthetics and uniqueness. Therefore, he dedicated a room to display it.
“I like to collect ceramics because I love their rustic, graceful look. When people know that I collect ceramics, they come to me or recommend special ceramic items. When I bring home a ceramic item, I am most happy because it represents a certain culture.
Through this, I can introduce to young people the cultural history of the nation, those interested in ceramic antiques" - Mr. Chi Bao shared.
The Museum of Ceramics during the nation's founding period currently displays more than 400 artifacts including a national treasure Dong Son ceramic pot and unique collections.
Mr. Chi Bao next to the national treasure, the ceramic pot he collected - Photo: HOAI PHUONG
Dong Son ceramic steamer was recognized as a national treasure in December 2024. The steamer is made of clay baked at high temperature, about 900°C, and dates back about 2,000 - 2,500 years ago.
The ceramic steamer collected by Mr. Chi Bao is the most intact, largest, and has a balanced and harmonious shape. The ceramic steamer was previously used to cook sticky rice or steam food.
The ceramic pot is currently on display at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History in the special exhibition National Treasures - Heritage masterpieces in Ho Chi Minh City .
A corner of the exhibition in the Museum of Ceramics from the time of nation building - Photo: HOAI PHUONG
Precious artifacts of Phung Nguyen culture - Photo: HOAI PHUONG
The exhibition space in the Museum of Ceramics during the founding of the country was modeled after many large museums in the world by Mr. Chi Bao, but only partially simulated. Because in many places, the cabinet containing artifacts alone costs hundreds of thousands of USD with an automated mechanism. He said that he will calculate more options for improvement in the future.
The exhibits in the museum provide vivid materials for historical research, archaeology, andeducation on the value of national heritage.
Mr. Chi Bao informed that in the coming time, the museum will organize experiential programs for students, and coordinate with universities and museums at home and abroad to develop research documents.
Some artifacts in the Ceramic Museum of the nation's founding period
Artifacts of Cai Beo culture - Photo: HOAI PHUONG
Each artifact tells a historical story - Photo: HOAI PHUONG
Mr. Chi Bao carefully preserves his collected artifacts - Photo: HOAI PHUONG
Many unique and strange artifacts attract viewers - Photo: HOAI PHUONG
There are many artifacts that took Mr. Chi Bao a lot of effort and time to collect - Photo: HOAI PHUONG
The Museum of Ceramics from the nation's founding period owns many valuable and intact artifacts.
HOAI PHUONG
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