Decorative elements

These are some of the decorative elements in temples and tombs that caught my eye. A leaf shaped plaque with lovely calligraphy [don't know what it says].

Mosaic work was used at many tomb sites, as well as glazed tiles. These seen at Tu Duc Tomb.

 Painted and mosaic decorations on this column. Note the wonderful dragon scales made from blue and white ceramic pieces. I assumed it was recycled crockery.

Cloud interpretations.

And the super ornate Khai Dinh Tomb where the walls were covered in mosaic work.

 

Ceramics

Lots of lovely painted ceramics for sale but a bit too large for our suitcases.

The blue and white remind me of the Slovak plates I have, although the designs are more complicated and ornate here.

The other thing I love are the painted tile murals in many of the towns. Here are a few details from Amalfi.

This was outside the fish shop. Good advertising, in case you miss the aroma.

Anyone for lemons?