Nguyen Dynasty’s ceremonial dresses displayed at private museum
09:04, 2014/04/23
The first private museum in Hue City is now exhibiting ceremonial dresses of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 - 1945). The garments are owned by researcher Tran Dinh Son.
The museum is housed in the only remaining nha ruong on the road to the Hue royal citadel. A nha ruong is a traditional, hand-made wooden house with 48 columns, designed for the cult of the ancestors and Buddha. It was built in the early 20th century at No. 114 Mai Thuc Loan Street.
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The exhibit features many ceremonial costumes of the Nguyen Dynasty, the most valuable of which are the costumes of the Queen and the Queen Mother.
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The costume of a first-class mandarin.
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Gold jewelry on the hat of a first-class mandarin
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This house was previously the house of Mr. Tran Dinh Ba (1867-1933), who served as governor of Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces. Researcher Tran Dinh Son is his third descendant. The portrait of Mr. Tran Dinh Ba and his outfit in the museum.
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Jade stick, enameled belt of mandarins are also displayed.
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Pieces of jade which were used as identity discs to enter the royal citadel.
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The Medal of Honour that was bestowed to mandarins and soldiers who achieved a feat.
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