Trống đồng Kính Hoa II

BRONZE DRUM KÍNH HOA II
BÙI VĂN LIÊM, NGUYỄN THƠ ĐÌNH
This article refers the research data from the two bronze drums (Kính Hoa và Kính Hoa II) of Heger I type in Nguyễn Văn Kính’s private collection. Their sizes are among the largest known Đông Sơn bronze drums, which are harmonious and balanced in shape. The Kính Hoa drum can be classified into subgroups A-II, from about the 3rd BC century. The Kính Hoa II drum can be classified as one of the earliest drums in the C-I group, from about the 1st BC century.
The opening of private museums in recent years has taken advantage of more social resources for the preservation and valorization of the cultural heritage values. With the collection of bronze drums and the plan for a feasible preservation and display to valorize the cultural heritage values, Nguyễn Văn Kính is very dedicated to the preservation of the national cultural heritage. This private collection also brings about the diversity for the activities of display and preservation in Hà Nội in accordance with the Law on Cultural Heritage.