Admiring masterpieces made from jade and ivory

HNN.VN - A wide range of rare artifacts crafted from jade and ivory are on display at the exhibition “Jade - Ivory in religious art”, organized by the Museum of Nguyen Dynasty Commissioned Porcelains (114 Mai Thuc Loan, Phu Xuan Ward), which opened on the morning of August 28.

Mr. Tran Dinh Son, a researcher, was introducing the artifacts to a viewer at the exhibition

Viewers are overwhelmed by more than 100 artifacts showcased by Mr. Tran Dinh Son, a researcher and an antique collector, who is also the owner of the Museum of Nguyen Dynasty Commissioned Porcelains.

These artifacts include statues of Buddha, pen holders, brush pots, incense burners, vases, trays, seals, prayer beads, etc., originating from Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand, and India. The artifacts date from the 17th to the early 19th century. All of them are exquisitely carved. Each artifact is linked to a unique story or an anecdote.

Mr. Tran Dinh Son stated that he has dedicated decades to collecting these artifacts. Through this exhibition, he hopes that viewers will not only admire the masterpieces, but also compare the artifacts from different countries to gain a deeper understanding of culture, history, and the hobby of collecting.

The exhibition will be open to the public for two weeks starting from August 28.

By N. MINH