Admiring the original national treasures in Ninh Binh

Hà Vi |

Ninh Binh - Not only original artifacts, national treasures in Ninh Binh also have sophisticated pattern carving art.

1. A pair of screens (petrified)

The pair of dragoncrackers (petrified stone) recognized as national treasures are currently located at the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang in the special national relic site of the Ancient Capital - Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh province. These are the two unique works of art on the stone collapse that have been preserved for the past 500 years in Vietnam.

Both of these dragons are carved with dragon figures on their faces, showing the authority of the ancient emperors.

Anh: Ninh Manh Thang
National treasure of the pair of dragons. Photo: Ninh Manh Thang

2. Buddha's footsteps during the Dinh Dynasty

The national treasure of the Buddha's throne during the Dinh Dynasty is currently kept at the Ninh Binh Provincial Museum.

The collection of the Dinh-era Buddha's statues is made from stone, weighing nearly 120kg, and is made up of 6 parts: the base, base, column body, cushion cutting, lotus stake and lotus buds. The parts are assembled together with a winch system, without adhesives, without the use of bands or other holding materials, and are erected upright on the ground.

3. A Di Da Buddha statue

National treasure The A Di Da Buddha statue is made of stone at Ngo Xa pagoda (Tan Minh commune, Ninh Binh province) made of gray stone ( sand stone).

National treasure The A Di Da Buddha statue has a total pedestal and a statue 2m high. In which, the statue is 0.92m high; the two knees are khu khu khu khu khuc 0.72m wide; the pedestal is 1.08m high; the lotus pedestal is 0.76m in diameter.

Bao vat quoc gia Tuong Phat A Di Da bang da cat nguyen khoi. Anh: Ha Vi
National treasure of the A Di Da Buddha statue made of monolithic sandstone. Photo: Ha Vi

4. The railings of the Ly Dynasty

The Ly Dynasty railings date back to the early 12th century (about 1108 - 1117), made entirely by hand-carved carving techniques.

The national treasure is still relatively intact, made of gray solid stone (sand stone), boxy, 205cm long, 46cm high, 17cm thick, with a square end, a pointed cross-head, divided into two parts.

5. Architectural model of a house and land during the Tran Dynasty

The architectural model of a Tran Dynasty-era house was discovered in Hien Khanh commune, Ninh Binh province in 1973. This is a national treasure consisting of 14 pieces together, showing complete architecture with sophisticated sculptures.

In 2015, the model of the Tran Dynasty's brick-and-make real estate architecture was recognized as a national treasure by the Prime Minister. In terms of historical and cultural value, this is an original artifact, crafted entirely by hand, dating back more than 700 years.

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The architectural model of a Tran Dynasty-era house was discovered in Hien Khanh commune, Ninh Binh province. Photo: Ha Vi

6. Song Thien Dien Linh Beer

The Sung Thien Dien Linh stele is a perfect work of sculpture, an original artifact reflecting the art and techniques of the Ly Dynasty, located at Long Doi Son Pagoda (Tien Son Commune, Ninh Binh Province).

After more than 900 years, the national treasure of the Song Thien Dien Linh Beer Tam is still quite intact in shape. Rectangular stele wall; 2.5m high; 1.75m wide (1.65m wide; 5cm wide); 0.3m thick and stele front 0.3m high.

7. Golden Eagle statue Set

Also a national treasure preserved at Long Doi Son Pagoda, the Kim Cuong statue set is a unique original artifact consisting of 6 pho carved in a standing position, residing in a real person and made of monolithic, gray stone (s mostar stone). Each statue weighs about 2,000kg.

The statue is martial arts, with a comfortable demeanor, a majestic and raised face. The anti-sword statues in front of the abdomen and on the armor are carved with blooming flowers with many petals, creating a feeling of the whole body of the statue as if breathing.

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The Kim Cuong statue set is a unique original artifact. Photo: Ha Vi

8. Giau Pagoda Beer

The Giau Pagoda stele located in the grounds of the Giau Pagoda is an ancient stele, an original, unique artifact, dating back to the Tran Dynasty, expressing unique decorative art.

National Treasure of Giai Pagoda Beer is 1m high; 0.59m wide; 0.12m thick; with two sides. Notable in the stele is the portrait of the Emperor carved in the stele, showing the noble position of the King in society. On his head, the Duc Duc Duc wore a sky hat and sat on a dragon throne.

In addition to the above treasures, Ninh Binh province currently preserves many other national treasures of cultural and historical value.

Hà Vi
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