
The swords, which are around 90 centimetres long each, are inlaid with gold and precious stones and have sophisticated decorations.


The sword hilt

Sophisticated decorations on the swords

The swords weigh 1.25 kilos

Other royal treasures of the Nguyen Dynasty are also exhibited at the museum such as King Gia Long’s golden book

King Gia Long’s official seal

The hat made from gold, precious stone and coral used by the Nguyen kings.

The hat is 28.6 centimetres high and has a diameter of 26.6 centimetres