A set of 100 ceramic vases featuring traditional Vietnamese patterns, created by Venerable Thich Chanh Tinh, has received an entry in the Viet Nam Book of Records.

A set of 100 ceramic vases featuring traditional patterns by artisan Pham Van Tuyen-Venerable Thich Chanh Tinh, has received an entry in the Viet Nam Book of Records. — Photo anhp.vn

Venerable Thich Chanh Tinh, or artisan Pham Van Tuyen, from Kien Thuy District in the northern port city of Hai Phong is the chief monk of the Dong Phuc Pagoda in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh.

The collection introduces and honours typical ceramic products and traditional Vietnamese pottery in particular, thus preserving values of traditional pottery villages, according to Director of Hai Phong’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Van Quy.

Quy made the statement at a ceremony to announce the recognition held in Hai Phong last weekend.

Also speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the Viet Nam Record Association Tran Chien Thang noted that the set contributed to promoting national culture, as well as creative values.

The official hoped the artist will continue his work to provide more pieces with cultural values like the collection of vases.

Artisan Pham Van Tuyen -Venerable Thich Chanh Tinh and one of his works. — Photo vov.vn

Artist Pham Van Tuyen-Venerable Thich Chanh Tinh said he and his associates made the vases in two months, using ceramic glaze in the style of the historical period between the early Le Dynasty (1428–1527) and the Mac Dynasty (1527–1677).

The vases were created to convey the soul of the earth and the warmth of fire, said the artist.

(Source: VNS)