With its long history, starting thousands of years ago, China possesses numerous forms of arts and cultures. The creativity, imagination and intelligence of the Chinese people have given the world a bountiful treasure of invention, wonderment and beauty. Perhaps China's true treasures are the people themselves.

Bowl
18th or early 19th century
Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911)
nephrite, 2 5/8"H x 6"Dia
© Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond
Gift of the Estate of Senator Hugh Scott.
photo: Katherine Wetzel.