The market where buyers are left red-eyed trying to distinguish between antiques and fakes in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter

The market where buyers are left red-eyed trying to distinguish between antiques and fakes in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter

Thursday, February 8, 2024 09:42 AM (GMT+7)

In the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, there is a unique market that only takes place once a year. Antiques, used items, fake antiques... are displayed for sale right in the middle of the street, attracting the attention of the capital's residents.

Video : Explore the antique and fake antique market in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter.

This special market is only held once a year at the intersection of Hang Ma - Hang Luoc - Hang Ruoi (Hanoi). The market is only held for ten days from the 20th to noon on the 30th of December, and the goods are displayed right in the middle of the street.

Most of the items sold at this special market are fake antiques, bronze items, but there are also antiques dating back several decades... very delicately crafted.

A bronze-plated wooden pipe crafted like the feudal era is sold for 500,000 - 700,000 VND.

Discontinued banknotes are resold for 100-200 thousand VND/note.

A razor advertised by the seller as being made in the US from 1970-1972 is sold for 600,000 VND.

In addition, there are various types of worship items and home decorations such as: bronze Buddha statues; three gods; bronze incense burners;... and familiar items such as: teapots; antique lamps; incense burners; screens;... Among them, there are many valuable items worth up to tens of millions of dong.

The items displayed at the market are all many years old and nostalgic.

The people who come to the market are mainly those who are passionate about collecting old things and antiques. The older the item, the more interested the customers are. However, only connoisseurs can distinguish between real antiques and fake ones.

This year, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, bronze dragon products are sold in abundance.

Mr. Hieu (Hoan Kiem district) shared: "I really like collecting antiques, especially ceramics. Every time Tet approaches, I come here to find an antique to add to my collection."

Pham Hung

Source: https://danviet.vn/phien-cho-nguoi-mua-do-mat-phan-biet-do-co-va-gia-co-giua-long-pho-co-ha-noi-20240206123650233.htm