The Quintessence of Dong Son Jewelry – Symbol of a Brilliant Culture
09/24/2024

Famous for its massive bronze drums, the Dong Son culture also contains an extremely valuable treasure trove of jewelry, reflecting the sophisticated craftsmanship and unique cultural values ​​of the ancient Vietnamese people. The Dong Son jewelry collection at the Do Hung Museum is a typical testament to this, a source of pride for the Vietnamese people and a contribution to affirming the country’s position on the world map.

Huge Dong Son jewelry collection

Do Hung Museum owns a huge collection of Dong Son jewelry, with more than 100 artifacts on display. This is one of the largest and most complete collections of Dong Son jewelry today. The artifacts in the collection include necklaces, bracelets, earrings, clubs, etc. made from brass, gemstones and shells, with many different designs and sizes.

Bronze Gloves

Exquisite craftsmanship

Dong Son jewelry is crafted using many sophisticated manual techniques such as casting, carving, and engraving, creating delicate and unique decorative motifs. Popular motifs on Dong Son jewelry include animal, human, geometric shapes, etc., which have spiritual meanings and reflect the cultural life of ancient Vietnamese people.

Great cultural value

The Dong Son jewelry collection at the Do Hung Museum is not only valuable in terms of art but also has great cultural value. Dong Son jewelry reflects the spiritual life, beliefs and value system of the ancient Vietnamese people. This is a symbol of a brilliant culture, strongly developed in the Southeast Asian region.

Silver Necklace

Symbol of a vibrant culture t

When mentioning Dong Son, we must not only talk about bronze drums but also about jewelry because they represent the social classes of that time. In fact, Dong Son jewelry is an important symbol of Dong Son culture, comparable to the famous bronze drums. Dong Son jewelry shows the sophisticated craftsmanship, unique aesthetic taste and profound cultural values ​​of the ancient Vietnamese people.

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