via Vietnam Plus, 27 February 2023: A Dong Son bronze jar preserved at a local museum in Bac Ninh province was recognised as a national treasure by the Prime Minister. According to the second story linked below, there are actually three national treasures recognised: a 17th century stele, and a 15th century sculpture of the Avalokitswara.
The northern province of Bac Ninh has held a ceremony to receive the Prime Minister’s decision recognising a Dong Son culture bronze jar preserved at a local museum as a national treasure.
The jar – a typical product of Dong Son culture dating back thousands of years ago in the northern region – is kept at the Nam Hong royal museum and has its body remaining basically intact.
Based on the shape, processing technique and decorative patterns, it is said to date back between 2,200 and 2,300 years ago. The jar is the only one among the 235 jars from the culture found in Vietnam so far featuring decorative patterns of moving animals on its body.
Source: Bac Ninh showcases newly recognised national treasure | Culture – Sports | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
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