Tomb of Dao Van Can
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01The Tomb of Artisan Dao Van Can – traces of a talented artisan
The tomb of artisan Dao Van Can is a site associated with the life and career of artisan Dao Van Can, a son of Trieu Dong homeland, now in Thuong Phuc commune, Hanoi city. This is a place of remembrance expressing the homeland's gratitude to an artisan who made many contributions to Vietnamese ceramics and sculpture art.
Born in 1894, Dao Van Can was early attached to the ceramics craft and developed his creative talent through many works and projects of artistic value. He was known for his ability to combine shaping techniques, relief, and ceramic art in architectural and religious works. Many of his works express historical, cultural, and national traditional themes.
The Tomb of Dao Van Can, together with the temple and documents and artifacts related to him, forms a meaningful memorial space for the Trieu Dong homeland. This is not only a place expressing reverence for the deceased but also contributes to traditional education, introducing the talent, creative labor, and contributions of artisan Dao Van Can to today's generations. In 2004, the Dao Van Can Temple was recognized as a city-level historical-architectural and artistic relic.


