On the afternoon of February 26th, at the regular press conference at the Ho Chi Minh City Press Center, Mr. Truong Kim Quan - Deputy Head of the Heritage Management Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports - provided information about the organization of the ceremony to announce the Prime Minister 's decision recognizing national treasures (batch 14).
Out of a total of 30 artifacts recognized as national treasures in the 14th round nationwide, Ho Chi Minh City has one artifact and one group of artifacts belonging to non-governmental museums and private collections. These are the Hoa Loc culture ceramic bowl and the set of multi-colored glazed ceramic statues of the Great Emperor Tam Quan.
The value of the two national treasures soon to be recognized.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, the Hoa Loc culture ceramic bowl (dating back approximately 4,000 - 3,800 years), currently preserved at the Museum of Ceramics from the Founding Period, is one of the typical artifacts of the Metal Age in Vietnam.
Collector Pham Gia Chi Bao stands beside a unique Hoa Loc ceramic bowl.
PHOTO: GIAN THANH SON
This artifact is not only rare from an archaeological perspective but also a vivid testament to the refined aesthetic thinking and skillful craftsmanship of ancient Vietnamese people. With its balanced shape, harmonious structure between the bowl and the high base, and highly refined shaping and firing techniques, the bowl demonstrates a significant level of handicraft development within the Phung Nguyen culture and similar cultural groups. Notably, it is one of the very few bowls that has remained almost intact, contributing valuable scientific information on the crafting techniques, materials, decorative patterns, and artistic thinking of the ancients.
Beyond its technical value, the ceramic bowl also carries profound spiritual significance. This type of artifact is often associated with worship rituals, reflecting the rich spiritual life of ancient Vietnamese people, especially in ancestor worship and the tradition of worshipping Hung Kings. Therefore, the Hoa Loc culture ceramic bowl is not only a precious material heritage but also a symbol of the depth of Vietnamese culture and spiritual identity.
The set of multicolored glazed ceramic statues of the Three Great Emperors, belonging to the private collection of Mr. Le Thanh Nghia, is on display at the Ho Chi Minh City History Museum.
Photo: Le Thanh Nghia
The set of multicolored glazed ceramic statues of the Three Great Emperors (dating from the late 19th to early 20th century) belongs to the private collection of Mr. Le Thanh Nghia. The statues are religious figures, reflecting the folk religious life of Southern Vietnam; possessing outstanding historical, cultural, artistic, and craftsmanship value; and representing the pinnacle of traditional handcrafted pottery serving the worship needs of the community.
As of 2025, Vietnam will have 357 artifacts and groups of artifacts recognized as national treasures by the Prime Minister. Of these, Ho Chi Minh City has 25 national treasures currently housed at the Ho Chi Minh City History Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum, Binh Duong Museum, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Museum, the Museum of Ceramics from the Nation-Building Period, and the private collection of Le Thanh Nghia.
"The recognition of national treasures not only honors the special value of the artifacts, but also contributes to strengthening the cultural foundation, nurturing identity, and creating spiritual motivation for the sustainable development of Ho Chi Minh City in particular and the country in general," Mr. Truong Kim Quan shared.
Ho Chi Minh City History Museum: 12 national treasures (Dong Duong Buddha statue; Devi goddess statue; Hoai Nhon Avalokitesvara statue; Dai Huu Avalokitesvara statue; Tan Hoi Vishnu statue; Surya god statue; Ngai Hoa Thuong Avalokitesvara statue; Durga goddess statue; Son Tho Buddha statue; Binh Hoa Buddha statue; Loi My Buddha statue; Sa Dec Buddha statue).
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts: 2 national treasures (lacquer paintings: "Spring Garden of Central, Southern and Northern Vietnam" by Nguyen Gia Tri; and " Youth of the Iron Citadel" by Nguyen Sang).
Ho Chi Minh City Museum: 2 national treasures (a printing mold for 5-dong promissory notes; the bronze seal of Luong Tai Hau).
Binh Duong Museum : 3 national treasures (Doc Chua animal statues; Phu Chanh wooden burial jars with bronze drum lids; Phu Chanh wooden weaving tools).
Ba Ria - Vung Tau Museum : 3 national treasures including a gold mask from the Giong Lon Long Son archaeological site.
Museum of Ceramics from the Founding Period : 2 national treasures (ceramic pot; ceramic bowl of Hoa Loc culture).
Le Thanh Nghia's private collection : 1 national treasure (a set of multicolored glazed ceramic statues of the Three Great Emperors).
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tphcm-co-them-2-bao-vat-quoc-gia-185260226194335644.htm
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