(Baonghean.vn) -The unique set of tables and chairs belonging to Mr. Nguyen Van Manh's family in Hoa Tay Hamlet, Hoa Binh Town, Tuong Duong District, is made from sandalwood. The table...With a diameter of nearly 3 meters, the table's body and base are carved with 8 dragons, attracting many inquiries and even demands for purchase.He offered to trade it for a car, but the homeowner refused. In addition, Mr. Mạnh also owns...The trunk of an ancient lilac tree is intricately carved with the images of the 12 zodiac animals.
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| The table and chairs were carved from an ancient clove tree trunk with very intricate details. (Mr. N)Nguyen Van Manh said that his family had commissioned the furniture set nearly 20 years ago. |
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| The dragon heads on the table are carved with exquisite detail. |
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| The eight root branches of the clove tree are carved with eight flying dragons. |
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| Mr. Mạnh said that this special set of tables and chairs was carved by the skillful hands of artisans from Nam Định. However, it took nearly 7 months and 4 artisans to create this "masterpiece" from sandalwood. And almost 20 years ago, Mr. Mạnh spent 70 million VND to hire the group of artisans. |
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| The chairs are also made from the wood of the rare clove tree. |
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| It is estimated that the entire set of table and chairs is made from nearly 3 blocks of rosewood. |
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| Along with the unique set of tables and chairs, there is also an ancient clove tree trunk carved with the 12 zodiac animals. |
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| The dragon is the most prominently carved mythical creature compared to the others. |
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| The snake's appearance is impressive. |
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| The horse is modestly sculpted, nestled among the other animals. |
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| This goat is unique with its large, curved horns. |
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| The table and chairs have the distinctive color of sandalwood; the widest part of the table base is 2.8m, and the narrowest is 2.4m. The tabletop is over 1m wide.Many of the homeowner's friends enjoy sitting and drinking tea at this unique set of tables and chairs. |
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