Detecting an ancient bronze seal during the Le dynasty

In the afternoon of September 7, Ha Tinh Museum, said in the process of collecting and studying cultural and historical objects in Xuan Dan commune, H. Nari Xuan (Ha Tinh), the research group of this museum. recently discovered, collected a rare ancient bronze seal in Le Dynasty.

Picture 1 of Detecting an ancient bronze seal during the Le dynasty
An ancient bronze seal has just been discovered.(Photo of Ha Tinh Museum provided)

Picture 2 of Detecting an ancient bronze seal during the Le dynasty
The surface of the ancient bronze seal.(Photo of Ha Tinh Museum provided)

The ancient bronze seal was found to be heavier than 1kg, crafted by a manual method, 10cm high, the surface of the print is in the form of a square base, size 8cm x 8cm, 2cm thick. The large cylinder under the taper and the taper gradually upwards, 7.9cm high, the smallest diameter 1.2cm. The face of the seal is 11 Chinese characters written in the words of the Upper Kingdom.

The content of Chinese characters and the characteristics of the seals show that the date of this ancient bronze seal was determined to be cast on February 16, the second year of Hong Thuan King Le Tuong Duc (in 1510).

According to researchers from the Ha Tinh Provincial Museum, the discovery of a rare ancient bronze seal has a very important meaning, helping to research and display rare and precious ancient bronze seals dating back to the Le Dynasty. general public.