An exhibition of a variety of rare ceramic antiquities, dated from the 11th century to the mid-20th century, is open to the public at the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City in District 1, casting visitors' minds to the past.  

The Museum of Ho Chi Minh City teamed up with the Ho Chi Minh City Antiquities Association to launch the exhibition on Tuesday.

The display, which is set to last until April 16, features 150 unique and antique ceramic items contributed by 21 collectors nationwide.

Rare centuries-old ceramics such as tea sets, pots, incense burners, and statues are on display.

Collector Ho Hoang Tuan has contributed to the exhibition by showcasing a collection of incense burners adorned with white and blue enamels.

These artifacts were crafted in Ho Chi Minh City at the beginning of the 20th century.

Tuan said that he had bought these items from a household in Tien Giang Province, located in the Mekong Delta region.

Collector Le Thanh Nghia has brought multiple ceramic antiquities to the showcase, including a tea set and a charming pipe bowl, both made in China from 1841 to 1847.

Collector Pham Quoc Dinh possesses a pair of ceramic unicorns embellished with vibrant Vietnamese enamels, originating in China.

He has contributed terracotta elephant statue seats that date back to the end of the 19th century for display at the exhibition.

Le Thanh Nghia, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Antiquities Association, said that these antiquities were made of various ceramic materials and hail from Vietnam, China, Japan, and France.

Most of them are Vietnamese porcelain objects crafted during the Ly, Tran, Le, and Nguyen dynasties, spanning from the 11th century to the mid-20th century.

The expo is meant to take antique enthusiasts back in history and provide visitors with knowledge about Vietnamese cultural features, according to Nghia.

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