Admire the Nguyen Dynasty dragon collection in Thai Hoa Palace

(Dan Tri) - A collection of 30 Nguyen Dynasty dragons made of ceramic and gilded gold is being displayed at Thai Hoa Palace (Hue Imperial City).

The dragon is the first of the four sacred animals (including dragon, unicorn, turtle, and phoenix) and has many special meanings. The dragon in the Vietnamese perception is a very diversely imagined sacred animal with unparalleled magical power, symbolizing humanity, nobility, strength, courage, and above all, the spirit of peace.

In the concept of royal aesthetics, the dragon is a symbol of the absolute authority of the emperors, so it has become the most popular symbol in Hue royal art, carrying high aesthetic values.

Based on that concept, through analyzing ancient beauty and new creative inspiration, artisan Tran Do has created ceramic works about dragon images with the theme "Dragon brings happiness".

Under the talented hands of "King of Ceramics" Tran Do, the dragon works are reproduced with great sophistication.

Among the works displayed at Thai Hoa Palace, the most prominent is the image of a dragon from the Nguyen Dynasty, inspired by the Nguyen Dynasty's gold and jade seals.

Ceramic work adapted from Sac Menh Chi Bao - a gold seal cast in the 8th year of Minh Mang (1827) used to stamp on royal decrees of the Nguyen Dynasty.

The ceramic work was created from the Qi Jia Chi Bao - a seal cast in the 19th year of Minh Mang (1838), used to stamp reward and punishment documents in the Nguyen Dynasty Royal Court.

The ceramic work is adapted from the Tri Lich Minh Thoi Chi Bao seal cast during the reign of King Gia Long, used to stamp on calendars and official calendars.

The seals used to honor empresses, imperial concubines, crown princes, etc. were also made of ceramic. The ceramic work Tu Du Bac Hue Thai Hoang Thai Hau Chi Bao - the seal was cast in April (intercalary month), the second year of Dong Khanh (1887).

The collection of Nguyen Dynasty dragons made of ceramic and gilded gold includes 30 works, designed by People's Artisan Tran Do and processed and crafted by colleagues.

Many tourists when visiting the Imperial City - Hue visit and enjoy the ceramic dragon statues.

The "Dragon of Heaven Gathers Happiness" collection displayed at Thai Hoa Palace helps visitors to the ancient capital of Hue have the opportunity to learn more about the Nguyen Dynasty seals - a special type of antique, closely associated with the process of state administration and management under the Nguyen Dynasty.

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