(VOVWORLD) - The Government has recognised 23 more national treasures, according to a recent decision signed by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.
An ancient bronze drum discovered in Lao Cai province. (File photo: VNA) |
The new treasures include a Gia Phu bronze drum belonging to Dong Son culture dating back more than 2,000 years; a bronze rice cylinder container of Dong Son culture, and golden masks of the first and third centuries B.C.
A statue of God Vishnu, a collection of elephant-shaped gold leaves, among others, also earned the national treasure title.