Private museum displays antique collection in Thanh Hoa Province
21 November 2006 (Vietnam News) - A private museum opens in Vietnam featuring antiquities.
Private museum displays antique collection in Thanh Hoa Province
Hoang Long Antique Museum, the first private museum in the central province of Thanh Hoa, officially opened its doors to the public at an inaugural ceremony on Sunday.
A 350sq.m area has been devoted to displaying nearly 1,000 antiques, reflecting the social changes that have shaped life in Thanh Hoa Province since early times.
The museum currently owns more than 5,600 articles, relics and some valuable collectibles, such as bronze drums, Dong Son ceramics, ceramics from the Ly and Tran dynasties, ancient jewelry and even cannons.
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Tags: Dong Son, Hoang Long Antique Museum, Ly Dynasty, Philippines Archaeology, Thanh Hoa province, Tran Dynasty
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