IMAGE

Hai Bà Trưng Leading Army

Panel depicts Hai Bà Trưng (the common name of two sisters, Trưng Trắc (徵側) and Trưng Nhị (徵貳)) leading an army of foot soldiers. The two sisters (foreground) each sit atop an elephant, holding a banner in one hand and sword in the other. Soldiers (carrying weapons, wearing hats) march behind them. Mountains are visible in the background. The scene is comprised of mother of pearl inlaid in a black lacquered wood panel.

Image 19.01.03

Description

Panel depicts Hai Bà Trưng (the common name of two sisters, Trưng Trắc (徵側) and Trưng Nhị (徵貳)) leading an army of foot soldiers. The two sisters (foreground) each sit atop an elephant, holding a banner in one hand and sword in the other. Soldiers (carrying weapons, wearing hats) march behind them. Mountains are visible in the background. The scene is comprised of mother of pearl inlaid in a black lacquered wood panel. Printed label affixed to bottom left of panel reads, “Vietnamese Lacquer and Shell Panel / *VN.322.00* SUMMER 96.”

Object ID

19.01.03

Multimedia details

Location

Vietnam

Type

Image

Format

Painting

File Format

jpg

Subject

Hai Bà Trưng (Hanoi, Vietnam)

Credit Line

Courtesy of Sacramento State University Library, Donald and Beverly Gerth Special Collections and University Archives.

MUMI Number

19.01.IMG.003

Location

Vietnam

Type

Image

Format

Painting

File Format

jpg

Subject

Hai Bà Trưng (Hanoi, Vietnam)

Credit Line

Courtesy of Sacramento State University Library, Donald and Beverly Gerth Special Collections and University Archives.

MUMI Number

19.01.IMG.003

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