A special exhibition of Nomads’ Cups is on display at the National Museum of Mongolia. A cup is one part of the rich heritage and customs of the Mongols. In addition to the customs related to cups and utensils inherited from the ancient nomads passing thousands of years, the exhibits offer minimalistic designs as well as superior craftsmanship.
Since the beginning of mankind, while creating food and drink utensils to meet their needs, they have perfected their craftsmanship and absorbed the symbolic and aesthetic content of the culture, which further highlights the historical and cultural characteristics of that nation. The exhibition consists of selected historical and cultural items from collections of the National Museum of Mongolia and some local museums and artifacts kept by private collectors.
Some feature exhibits of the Nomads’ Cups exhibition are a stone bowl that dates back to the Early Bronze Age, wooden and porcelain bowls of the Mongolian Empire, and bowls of local craftsmen, which were famous among Mongolians from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
Source: Mongolian National News Agency