To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation (October 10, 1954 – October 10, 2024), the Hanoi Museum has partnered with the Thang Long – Hanoi Antiquities Association to present a special exhibition titled “From the Civilization of the Red River to Hanoi Streets.”

This exhibition is organized into four distinct sections:

1. **The Bronze Age (Dong Son Culture):**

Spanning from the 5th century BC to the early 1st-3rd centuries AD, this collection features various artifacts including drums, jars, knives, axes, and figurines of humans and animals. The majority of these items were sourced from northern Vietnam’s river regions, including the Red River (Hanoi), Ma River (Thanh Hoa), and Ca River (Nghe An).

2. **Ceramics from the 11th-17th Centuries:**

This section showcases a range of ceramics such as jars, vases, animal figures, lime pots, bowls, and plates, predominantly originating from northern provinces like Hai Duong, Hoa Binh, Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An.

3. **Imperial Porcelain of the 18th-19th Centuries:**

This collection includes porcelain items like teapots, cups, plates, and wine bottles that were commissioned by Vietnamese royalty from China. Additionally, there are Chinese porcelain artifacts from the same period, including jars, vases, and brush holders, primarily collected from Hanoi, Nam Dinh, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City.

4. **Lacquered Wooden Artifacts and Religious Items (17th-19th Centuries):**

Showcasing items such as altars, worship panels, calligraphy plaques, and statues, this collection mainly consists of artifacts from northern regions, including Hanoi, Hai Duong, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, and Nam Dinh.