Visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A gemstone seal namedthe Seal of Dai Nam used under King Thieu Trị’s reign in 1847 is one amongvarious artefacts displayed at a new exhibition.
The exhibition kicked off on June 20 in Hanoiproviding historical documents and antiques showing national sovereignty aswell as the establishment and development of the country through differentreigns.
The seal, which measures 13.2cm by 12.7cm by 14.2cm,was recognised as a national treasure in 2017. It’s a part of the collection ofitems from the Nguyen Dynasty stored at the Vietnam National Museum of History.
It’s the most important seal of the reign, used in allimportant documents released by the King.
The museum is hosting the exhibition to honourVietnamese predecessors for national independence and pride, according to themuseum’s director Nguyen Van Cuong.
The exhibition includes about 100 artefacts related tothe nation’s history, divided into three main parts – from Van Lang and Au Lac(the 7th-3rd century BC), the independent feudal monarchy period, and thepost-1945 August Revolution period up to now.
“The national name is the official name used indiplomatic, legal and trade relations to demonstrate the legitimacy of adynasty or government,” said Cuong.
“The national name shows the nationality, territorialsovereignty and political regime in the international arena.”
During its history, Vietnam has had many names,corresponding to each different period. The Kings of feudal dynasties also setup the capital as the political, military, economic and cultural centre of thecountry in different places in accordance to different periods.
Cuong said the exhibition doesn’t try to reflect thelong history of the country because visitors can find out about it through theexhibit areas of the museum.
“In the framework of the history, we just emphasisethat national names and capital cities are particularly important in nationalhistory, helping to determine national sovereignty, asserting nationalindependence in relation with other countries around the world,” he said.
“In each period, we choose significant artefactsrelating to the national names and capitals of the country.”
On display are artefacts dating from Dong Son Culture(3,000BC), as well as a collection of royal treasures and objects found at theThang Long Imperial Palace site in Hanoi.
The exhibition will run until the end of October atthe Vietnam National Museum of History, 1 Pham Ngu Lao Street, Hanoi.-VNS/VNA
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