Behold a treasure trove of emperors' prized possessions. Passed from dynasty to dynasty and once sheltered in Beijing's Forbidden City, these masterpieces of Chinese art were conveyed to Taiwan amid conflict and now reside in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.

Discover more than 150 objects from one of the world's greatest collections of Chinese art, including the world-famous "Meat-shaped stone." More than half of them will be on view in the U.S. for the first time. Rarely seen outside the court at the time of their creation, these artworks inherited an aura of mystery that has fueled an enduring fascination. Characterized by their extraordinary splendor, beauty and richness, these objects represent the highlights of China's artistic accomplishments.

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