Ancient Asian artefacts on display in Hanoi
(VOV) - Around 100 ancient items from 10 Asian countries will be exhibited at the National History Museum in Hanoi from October 8, 2013 to the end of January 2014.
Ten countries, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam will showcase their items made from bronze, ceramics, stone, wood, terra-cotta and gemstone.
Most of the items belong to a collection entitled “Asia-cultural colour”, featuring spiritual life and the diverse daily life of Asian people, ranging from cuisine, costumes, housing, fine arts, sculpture, handwriting, festivals, customs, and art performances.
Prominent pieces on display include Japan’s Buddhist sculpture works, Edo ceramics and traditional lacquer products, China’s ceramic, gemstone and bronze products and Vietnam’s bronze items from the late 19th century.
The exhibition aims to welcome the fourth Conference of the Asian National Museum Association which will be held in Hanoi in October.