The exhibition is jointly held by the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre and the Vietnam National Museum of History at the Hue Museum of Royal Antiques at 3 Le Truc Street in Hue City.
After the Nguyen Dynasty ended in 1945, up to 2,500 of the royal treasures were transferred to Hanoi to ensure safety during the country's turbulent history, and conserved in line with President Ho Chi Minh’s decree. In 2007, the treasures were handed over to the Vietnam National Museum of History.
The 64 royal treasures being displayed in Thua Thien-Hue are selected among the 2,500 items. This is the first time these treasures are being introduced to the public in the province after 71 years being preserved outside.
According to Phan Thanh Hai, Director of Hue Monuments Conservation Centre, many of the displayed items were so rare and precious hat even many high-ranking mandarins had never seen them.
Photos of some of the royal treasures being displayed:
Golden official seal of King Giang Long
Some kinds of seals made by gold and gem in Nguyen Dynasty
The hat made from gold, precious stone and coral used for Nguyen kings at Nam Giao Offering Ritual to wish for favourable weather and peace
An ink-stone made from gems
Gem jars
