Seminar sheds light on imperial ceramics in Thang Long Royal Palace
The Institute of Imperial Citadel Studies (IICS) hosted an international seminar named “Imperial Ceramics in Thang Long Royal Palace” on December 20 to shed light on the cultural and social life in the ancient citadel in the past.
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Hanoi (VNA) – The Institute of Imperial CitadelStudies (IICS) hosted an international seminar named “Imperial Ceramics inThang Long Royal Palace” on December 20 to shed light on the cultural and social life inthe ancient citadel in the past.
The event was to mark the institute’s 10th founding anniversary (2011 – 2021).
In his opening remarks, IICS Director Assoc. Prof., Dr. BuiMinh Tri said his institute has been pursuing a long-term research programme onthe history of Vietnamese ceramics, particularly ceramics used by the royals in Thang LongImperial Citadel.
The discovery of royal porcelain in the Thang Long imperialcomplex offers not only evidence for the study of ceramics produced in theimperial city but also an insight into those used by royal families in the past,he added.
Speakers discussed a number of new findings on royal ceramicproducts and provided comparative perspectives between royal ceramics in Vietnamand those from China and Japan./.
A panorama of the Vietnamese ceramics throughout over-2,000-year history will be reflected through an exhibition set to open at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi on November 19.
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Illustrative image (Photo: Institute of Imperial Citadel Studies) 
