via Vietnam Net, 15 June 2024: The Chau Thanh and Tra Vinh gold sheets, discovered at Lo Gach Pagoda in 2014, has been recognized as national treasures. These gold sheets, dating back to the 7th-9th centuries and linked to the Oc Eo culture, are valuable for studying local characteristics, Buddhism, and cultural exchanges. The artifacts are displayed at Tra Vinh Museum and reflect the craftsmanship and socio-economic development of the southern region during the late Oc Eo period.
The collection of Chau Thanh, Tra Vinh sheet gold consists of nine gold sheets carved with lotus and elephant patterns, displayed at Tra Vinh Museum. These are thinly laminated gold sheets crafted with special techniques of engraving, mounding and riveting on the surface. They are original and unique artifacts.
The unearthed Chau Thanh and Tra Vinh sheet gold gives important evidence and serves as materials to research local characteristics and religious nature, with elements related to Buddhism. Also, the artifacts partially reflect the characteristics of the cultural structure and population in the late stage of Oc Eo culture.
The artifacts are products of exchange between indigenous culture and imported cultural elements, and they highlight the appearance and nature of Oc Eo culture in Tra Vinh area.
Source: Chau Thanh, Tra Vinh sheet gold recognized as national treasure
