UNESCO
Woodblocks of Nguyen Dynasty
The 34,555 plates of wood-blocks of the Nguyen Dynasty helped to record official literature and history as well as classic and historical books. Therefore, apart from their historical value, the wood-blocks also have artistic and technical merit as they mark the development of wood-block carving and printing profession in Viet Nam. Their importance and high value led feudal dynasties and state regimes in history of Viet Nam to pay considerable attention to preserving these records.
Collection locations
Media Gallery
Decorations on the wood-block of book Kinh tin luc in Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
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The first wood-block page, the part relating to the collection book of Yen Tu Journey Diary (Yên Tu nhât trinh) indicating of carving time
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Decorations on the wood-block of book Kinh tin luc in Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
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Rough draft wood-block for making letter mould on the prayer wood-blocks.
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Small chests for the storage of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda's wood-blocks
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