The antiques were the presents of China, Japan, Thailand, France, England, Spain, and the US to the Nguyen kings in diplomatic exchanges. They included jars made in Japan in the early 18^th century, porcelains from a king of the Qing Dynasty to King Minh Mang (1820-1840), a collection of small cannons from France to King Khai Dinh (1916-1925), a horse cab carrying wine from American merchants to King Bao Dai (1926-1945) and a group of porcelain antiques made in famous kilns in Europe from the French Government to the Nguyen kings.

Moreover, the exhibition also displayed many made-in-France porcelain items ordered by kings of Thanh Thai (1889-1907), Duy Tan (1907-1916) and Khai Dinh. Notably was a set of white-enameled gilt porcelain dishes, which were printed with two Chinese scripts of Dai Nam and ordered by Thanh Thai Dynasty in 1889.

Dang Huy Tru (1825-1874), a diplomatic mandarin from the Nguyen Dynasty, who made great contributions to the country’s diplomatic and educational activities.

The porcelain gilt vase from the French Government to King Khai Dinh (1916-1925).nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;

French glass products made in the 19th century.

Akaemono jar in Japanese Imari-style was made in the early 18th century.

This porcelain flower
vase was a present
from the French Government to the
Nguyen Kings.

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