Thanh Mai bronze bell attracts public attention.

Nhan Dan- A collection of 120 valuable Buddhist antiques are on display at Ha Tay museum in the northern province of Ha Tay from July 17-30.

Many of the items are considered national treasures available for public viewing for the first time such as a statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva which is made of elephant’s tusks, and dates back to the 18th-19th centuries.

Another treasure is a 36kg heavy Thanh Mai bronze bell that is believed to be made in 798, making it the oldest in Vietnam.

The show has been organised by the Ha Tay Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the UNESCO Club.