A copper cauldronThe copper cauldron collection is being preserved at the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum in Hue imperial relic complex. The costume worn by Nguyen kings at Giao rituals to worship GodThe costume wore by Nguyen kings at Giao rituals to worship God, also one-of-a-kind item, is being preserved at the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum. The throne of the Nguyen kings is the only throne of a feudal dynasty that remains intact until now. Nguyen Dynasty’s antiques recognised as national treasuresThe Prime Minister has recently signed a decision to recognise four more ancient items under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam, as national treasures.The newly-recognised treasures are the throne of Nguyen kings, the King’s costume used in Giao ritual (God-worshipping ritual), the Khiem Cung Ky stone stele, and a collection of ten copper cauldrons.The new recognition has brought the number of Nguyen Dynasty national treasures kept at Hue ancient imperial city to six. The bell was cast during the rule of Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu in 1710 for worshipping at a national pagoda.

Source: VietNamNet News July 21, 2016 07:41 UTC