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nine dynasty urns |
There are nine
greatest bronze urns in Vietnam placed in the shade of the Hien Lam
pavilion, in front of the Mieu temple and southwest of the Royal
citadel.
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They were cast by
Emperor Minh Mang in 1836. After their casting,
the Nine Dynastic Urns were placed in accordance with the altars in
Mieu temple, at the position as today. The 17 relieves on each urn comprise what are most typical of the
country from the Lang Song province to the Ca Mau cape.
They are concentrated on the following themes: stars, mountains,
seas and oceans, vehicles, valuable forestry and sea products of
Vietnam early in the 20th century. |
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The nine dynasty urns were cast by Minh Mang to symbolize the
dynasty sovereignty. They are a cultural heritage , almost intact
and rare in this harsh-weather and war-worn land.
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