Nguyen Dynasty sword displayed at Hanoi museum

May 07, 2018 | 15:22
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Two precious swords of the Nguyen Dynasty’s King Khai Dinh are being displayed at the Vietnam Museum of History.
nguyen dynasty sword displayed at hanoi museum
The swords, which are around 90 centimetres long each, are inlaid with gold and precious stones and have sophisticated decorations.
nguyen dynasty sword displayed at hanoi museum
The sword hilt
nguyen dynasty sword displayed at hanoi museum
Sophisticated decorations on the swords
nguyen dynasty sword displayed at hanoi museum
The swords weigh 1.25 kilos
nguyen dynasty sword displayed at hanoi museum
nguyen dynasty sword displayed at hanoi museum
Other royal treasures of the Nguyen Dynasty are also exhibited at the museum such as King Gia Long’s golden book
nguyen dynasty sword displayed at hanoi museum
King Gia Long’s official seal
nguyen dynasty sword displayed at hanoi museum
The hat made from gold, precious stone and coral used by the Nguyen kings.
nguyen dynasty sword displayed at hanoi museum
The hat is 28.6 centimetres high and has a diameter of 26.6 centimetres

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