Researcher Tran Dinh Son next to a jade cup in his ancient jade collection.

The exhibition introduces nearly 70 artifacts such as jade pendants, inkstones, incense burners, cups, bowls, plates, boxes, jars, seals, vases, pen holders, hairpins, hair buns with hairpins, statues of Avalokiteshvara, statues of the Goddess of Fortune, statues of the monk holding a stick, statues of Arhats subduing dragons, statues of fairies, dragons... made from green jade, white jade, green and white jade or Tho Son stone. All belong to the personal collection of researcher Tran Dinh Son - owner of the Nguyen Dynasty Porcelain Museum. Among them, there are many artifacts with extremely sophisticated embossed carvings.

In the East, jade symbolizes wealth and power. Not only is it rare in material and beauty, jade is also revered for its values, good meanings, eternity, mystery and blessings.

Researcher Tran Dinh Son said that he inherited part of these artifacts from his family collection, the rest were collected by himself over the past decades. Most of these artifacts were crafted during the Nguyen Dynasty, Nguyen Lords and late Le Dynasty with the purpose of serving the kings and lords during ceremonies, rewarding royal descendants or high-ranking officials; jewelry for kings, mandarins, concubines, etc.

This exhibition, in addition to celebrating Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day, is also a milestone marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Nguyen Dynasty Porcelain Museum (2013-2023).

The exhibition is open to the public until December 6.

N. MINH