Lotus on antiques to be exhibited
VGP - The Vietnam National Museum of History in Ha Noi on May 14 launched a special exhibition themed “Lotus and antiquities”.
The exibition aimed of introducing local and international visitors to the beauty and meaning of the lotus flower in the Vietnamese culture.
The event featured around 100 ancient dating from the 7th century to the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945).
These objects was part of the collection of rare and valuable antique treasures being preserved at the museum. They contributed to introducing the developmental history of decoration and plastic arts associated with the lotus symbol in the flow of Vietnamese culture.
In the category “Lotus in royal arts of the Nguyen dynasty”, visitors had a chance to view objects and delicacies used by kings and royal family members, including those made from jade, precious metals and ivory. Artifacts on the lotus in Buddhism from the 11th century at the “Lotus in the Buddhist arts, practice and ritual items”; and lotus flower in architectural decorative materials in the Ly and Tran dynasties (from 10th to 14th century) in the “Lotus on architectural materials.
The antiques are made from different materials, including wood, bronze, silver, gold, glazed terra-cotta and gemstone.
In Buddhism, lotus flower represents purity, enlightenment and faith.
Some antiques to be displayed at the exhibition:
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By Vien Nhu
