VietNamNet Bridge - Made of copper with a total weight of over 22 tons, the nine bronze urns of the Nguyen Cuu Dynasty are special antiques of the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam's history.




The urns are placed in the front of The Mieu Temple, Hue royal citadel.







They were cast by Emperor Minh Mang in 1835-1837 to symbolize the sovereignty of the dynasty.







Each of them is named after the posthumous title of the Nguyen emperors. For example, Cao Urn is named after Emperor The To Cao (Gia Long), Nhan Urn after Emperor Thanh To Nhan (Minh Mang), Chuong, Anh, Nghi, Tuyen and Thuan Urns after Emperors Thieu Tri, Tu Duc, Kien Phuoc, Dong Khanh and Khai Dinh respectively. 








The nine urns were placed in accordance with the disposition of the altars of Nguyen Dynasty in The Mieu Temple. Cao Urn stands in the center, alone in the first row. The others line behind and are placed symmetrically on both sides. 






On each urn are 17 traditional Vietnamese patterns such as stars, rivers, mountains, seas and oceans, vehicles, valuable forestry and sea products, etc. The 153 patterns on the 9 urns constitute a real encyclopedia of the country. This precious cultural heritage is incredibly well-preserved in spite of the harsh weather and the numerous wars.







The nine urns were cast by the best artisans, from over 22 tons of bronze.







After over nearly two centuries, the nine urns have been well preserved.

Kien Thuc