List of Chinese cultural relics forbidden to be exhibited abroad
First batch of items prohibited from being exhibited abroad
In 2002, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage announced its first list of 64 first-grade cultural relics that are forbidden to be taken out of mainland China for exhibition.

List of Chinese cultural relics forbidden to be exhibited abroad

Section Title: First batch of items prohibited from being exhibited abroad
Table Section Text: In 2002, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage announced its first list of 64 first-grade cultural relics that are forbidden to be taken out of mainland China for exhibition.

Name	Period	Where found	When found	Current location	Image

Coloured pottery pot depicting a stork, a fish, and a stone axe (彩绘鹳鱼石斧图陶缸)	Neolithic	Ruzhou, Henan	1978	National Museum of China, Beijing	-

Pottery ding vessel in the form of an eagle, from the Yangshao culture (陶鹰鼎)	Neolithic	Hua County, Shaanxi	1958	National Museum of China, Beijing	-

Houmuwu ding (后母戊鼎)	Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BCE)	Anyang, Henan	1939	National Museum of China, Beijing	-

Li gui, a bronze wine cup with an inscription commemorating King Wu of Zhou's defeat of the Shang Dynasty (利簋)	Western Zhou (1046–771 BCE)	Lintong, Shaanxi	1976	National Museum of China, Beijing	-

Da Yu ding, a bronze ding cauldron cast by Yu, with an inscription dated the 23rd year of the reign of King Kang of Zhou (大盂鼎)	Western Zhou (1046–771 BCE)	Qishan, Shaanxi	1820–1850	National Museum of China, Beijing	-

Guoji Zibai pan, a bronze trough with an inscription commemorating the defeat of Xianyun people by Duke Xuan of Guo in the 12th year of the reign of King Xuan of Zhou (虢季子白盘)	Western Zhou (1046–771 BCE)	Baoji, Shaanxi	1820–1850	National Museum of China, Beijing	-

Four phoenix crowns from the tomb of the Wanli Emperor (凤冠)	Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)	Changping District, Beijing	1957	National Museum of China, Beijing	-

Ivory cup inlaid with turquoise, from the tomb of Fu Hao (嵌绿松石象牙杯)	Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BCE)	Anyang, Henan	1976	Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Institute of Archaeology

Jin Hou Su zhong, a set of 16 ceremonial bronze bianzhong bells from the tomb of Marquis Xian of Jin (晋侯苏钟)	Western Zhou (1046–771 BCE)	Quwo, Shanxi	Shanghai Museum	Jinhousu Bianzhong.JPG

Da Ke ding, a bronze ding cauldron cast by Ke during the reign of King Xiao of Zhou (大克鼎)	Western Zhou (1046–771 BCE)	Fufeng, Shaanxi	1890	Shanghai Museum	-

Taibao ding, a bronze ding cauldron cast by the Duke of Shao during the reign of King Cheng of Zhou (太保鼎)	Western Zhou (1046–771 BCE)	Liangshan County, Shandong	mid 19th century	Tianjin Museum	-

Red lacquered bowl from the Hemudu culture (河姆渡出土朱漆碗)	Neolithic	Yuyao, Zhejiang	1977	Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Hangzhou	Red lacquered bowl from the Hemudu culture(Neolithic) in Zhejiang Museum.JPG

Pottery stove from the Hemudu culture (河姆渡出土陶灶)	Neolithic	Yuyao, Zhejiang	1977	Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Hangzhou	Pottery stove from the Hemudu culture(Neolithic) in Zhejiang Museum.JPG

Jade cong from the Liangzhu culture (良渚出土玉琮王)	Neolithic	Yuhang, Zhejiang	1986	Zhejiang Institute of Archaeology	-

Crystal cup (水晶杯)	Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	Hangzhou, Zhejiang	1990	Zhejiang Institute of Archaeology	Crystal Cup(Warring States Period) in Hangzhou Museum.JPG

Bronze stand for ceremonial vessels from the tomb of the son of King Zhuang of Chu (淅川出土铜禁)	Spring and Autumn period (771–403 BCE)	Xichuan, Henan	1978	Henan Museum, Zhengzhou	-

Pair of square bronze jars from the tomb of the Duke of Zheng (新郑出土莲鹤铜方壶)	Spring and Autumn period (771–403 BCE)	Xinzheng, Henan	1923	Palace Museum, Beijing Henan Museum, Zhengzhou	-

Rectangular bronze mirror from the tomb of the Prince of Qi (齐王墓青铜方镜)	Western Han (206 BCE – 9 CE)	Zibo, Shandong	1980	Zibo Museum	-

Bronze ding vessel from the tomb of the King of Chu (铸客大铜鼎)	Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	Shou County, Anhui	1933	Anhui Provincial Museum, Hefei	-

Lacquered wooden platform shoes from the tomb of Zhu Ran (朱然墓出土漆木屐)	Three Kingdoms (Eastern Wu)	Ma'anshan, Anhui	1984	Zhu Ran Family Cemetery Museum	Geta Unearthed from the Tomb of Zhu Ran 2012-05.JPG

Lacquered picture plate from the tomb of Zhu Ran (朱然墓出土贵族生活图漆盘)	Three Kingdoms (Eastern Wu)	Ma'anshan, Anhui	1984	Zhu Ran Family Cemetery Museum	Painted Iacquer dish unearthed from the tomb of Zhuran 02 2012-05.JPG

Painted lacquer wooden screen depicting scenes of filial sons and virtuous women in Chinese history, from the tomb of Sima Jinlong (司马金龙墓出土漆屏)	Northern Wei (386–534)	Datong, Shanxi	1965	Datong Museum	-

Mural depicting horse riders from the tomb of Lou Rui (娄睿墓鞍马出行图壁画)	Northern Qi (550–577)	Taiyuan, Shanxi	1979	Shanxi Institute of Archaeology	-

Memorial stone engraved with illustrations of Buddhist Stories (涅槃变相碑)	Tang Dynasty (618–907)	Linyi, Shanxi	Shanxi Museum, Taiyuan

Stone sculpture of a Daoist deity (常阳太尊石像)	Tang Dynasty (618–907)	Yuncheng, Shanxi	Shanxi Museum, Taiyuan

Jade ceremonial dagger-axe (大玉戈)	Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BCE)	Wuhan, Hubei	1974	Hubei Provincial Museum, Wuhan

Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng	Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	Sui County, Hubei	1978	Hubei Provincial Museum, Wuhan	-

Carved and lacquered wooden outer coffin from the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng (曾侯乙墓外棺)	Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	Sui County, Hubei	1978	Hubei Provincial Museum, Wuhan	-

Pair of intricately decorated bronze food and wine vessels cast using the lost-wax process from the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng (曾侯乙青铜尊盘)	Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	Sui County, Hubei	1978	Hubei Provincial Museum, Wuhan	-

Wooden screen with carved images of phoenixes and deer, decorated with polychromatic lacquer (彩漆木雕小座屏)	Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	Jiangling, Hubei	1965	Hubei Provincial Museum, Wuhan	-

Clay sculpture of the head of a goddess, inlaid with jade eyes, from the Hongshan culture temple at Niuheliang (红山文化女神像)	Neolithic	Lingyuan, Liaoning	1983	Liaoning Institute of Archaeology

Duck-shaped glass object (鸭形玻璃注)	Northern Yan (407–436)	Beipiao, Liaoning	1965	Liaoning Province Museum, Shenyang	-

4 metre tall bronze tree with a dragon curling up the trunk, and leaves, fruit and birds on the branches (青铜神树)	Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BCE)	Guanghan, Sichuan	1986	Sichuan Institute of Archaeology	-

Ceremonial jade object with engraved drawings of stylized human figures (三星堆出土玉边璋)	Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BCE)	Guanghan, Sichuan	1986	Sichuan Institute of Archaeology	-

2 metre tall bronze tree with coins on its branches and a phoenix perched at the top (摇钱树)	Eastern Han (25–220)	Mianyang, Sichuan	1990	Mianyang Museum	-

Gansu Flying Horse (铜奔马)	Eastern Han (25–220)	Wuwei, Gansu	1969	Gansu Provincial Museum, Lanzhou	-

The Qin bronze chariots, from the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (铜车马)	Qin Dynasty (221–206 BCE)	Lintong, Shaanxi	1980	Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang, Lintong	-

Shi Qiang pan	Western Zhou (1046–771 BCE)	Fufeng, Shaanxi	1967	Baoji Bronzeware Museum	-

Large bronze ding vessel with three handles and ox-head decoration (淳化大鼎)	Western Zhou (1046–771 BCE)	Chunhua, Shaanxi	1979	Chunhua Museum

Bronze He zun, with an inscription recording the construction of the capital at Luoyang by King Cheng of Zhou	Western Zhou (1046–771 BCE)	Baoji, Shaanxi	1963	Baoji Bronzeware Museum	-

Stone sculptures from the tomb of Huo Qubing at the mausoleum of Emperor Wu of Han at Maoling (茂陵石雕)	Western Han (206 BCE – 9 CE)	Xianyang, Shaanxi	Maoling Museum, Xianyang	茂陵马踏匈奴石雕.JPG

Nestorian Stele — a stele recording the introduction of Christianity into China in 635 (大秦景教流行中国碑)	Tang Dynasty (618–907)	Shaanxi	1623	Xi'an Beilin Museum, Xi'an	-

Gilt silver jug imitating the shape of a leather water bottle, with a design of prancing horses (舞马衔杯仿皮囊式银壶)	Tang Dynasty (618–907)	Xi'an, Shaanxi	1970	Shaanxi History Museum, Xi'an	-

Zoomorphic drinking horn made from agate (兽首玛瑙杯)	Tang Dynasty (618–907)	Xi'an, Shaanxi	1970	Shaanxi History Museum, Xi'an	-

Bronze bell cast in 711, weighing 6,500 kg, originally from the bell tower at the Tang capital Chang'an (景云铜钟)	Tang Dynasty (618–907)	Xi'an Beilin Museum, Xi'an	-

Gilt and silvered monk's staff donated to Famen Temple by Emperor Yizong of Tang in 873 (银花双轮十二环锡杖)	Tang Dynasty (618–907)	Fufeng, Shaanxi	1987	Famen Temple Museum, Fufeng

Set of eight nested relic boxes containing a relic supposed to be a finger bone from Śākyamuni Buddha, from Famen Temple (八重宝函)	Tang Dynasty (618–907)	Fufeng, Shaanxi	1987	Famen Temple Museum, Fufeng	-

Bronze model pagoda from Famen Temple (铜浮屠)	Tang Dynasty (618–907)	Fufeng, Shaanxi	1987	Famen Temple Museum, Fufeng

"Five stars rise in the East" arm protector (“五星出东方”护膊)	Eastern Han (25–220) to Jin (265–420)	Minfeng, Xinjiang	1995	Xinjiang Institute of Archaeology	-

Bronze table frame inlaid with gold and silver, decorated with figures of four dragons and four phoenixes (铜错金银四龙四凤方案)	Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	Pingshan, Hebei	1974	Hebei Institute of Cultural Relics	-

Bronze ding vessel with iron feet from the tomb of the King of Zhongshan (中山王铁足铜鼎)	Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	Pingshan, Hebei	1977	Hebei Institute of Cultural Relics

Jade burial suit from the tomb of Liu Sheng, Prince of Zhongshan (刘胜金缕玉衣)	Western Han (206 BCE – 9 CE)	Mancheng, Hebei	1968	Hebei Provincial Museum, Shijiazhuang	-

Gilt bronze lamp in the shape of a serving girl, from the tomb of Lady Dou Wan (长信宫灯)	Western Han (206 BCE – 9 CE)	Mancheng, Hebei	1968	Hebei Provincial Museum, Shijiazhuang	-

Five bronze pieces from an otherwise decayed folding screen, from the tomb of the King of Nanyue (铜屏风构件5件)	Western Han (206 BCE – 9 CE)	Guangzhou, Guangdong	1983	Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, Guangzhou	Nanyue Folding Screen Ornament 2.JPG

Horn-shaped jade cup from the tomb of the King of Nanyue (角形玉杯)	Western Han (206 BCE – 9 CE)	Guangzhou, Guangdong	1983	Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, Guangzhou	Jiaoxing yubei.JPG

Silk painting depicting a man riding a dragon (人物御龙帛画)	Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	Changsha, Hunan	1949	Hunan Provincial Museum, Changsha	-

Silk painting depicting a man with a dragon and a phoenix (人物龙凤帛画)	Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	Changsha, Hunan	1949	Hunan Provincial Museum, Changsha	-

Plain gauze robe from the tomb of the Marquis of Dai at Mawangdui (直裾素纱禅衣)	Western Han (206 BCE – 9 CE)	Changsha, Hunan	1972	Hunan Provincial Museum, Changsha	-

Wooden outer coffin from the tomb of the Marquis of Dai at Mawangdui (马王堆一号墓木棺椁)	Western Han (206 BCE – 9 CE)	Changsha, Hunan	1972	Hunan Provincial Museum, Changsha	-

T-shaped silk funeral banner from the tomb of the Marquis of Dai at Mawangdui (马王堆一号墓T型帛画)	Western Han (206 BCE – 9 CE)	Changsha, Hunan	1972	Hunan Provincial Museum, Changsha	-

Brocade banner depicting the Sun God and hunting scenes (红地云珠日天锦)	Northern Dynasties (386–581)	Dulan, Qinghai	1983	Qinghai Institute of Archaeology

Nine volumes of Buddhist texts written in the Tangut language that were printed using wooden movable type, from Baisigou Square Pagoda (西夏文佛经《吉祥遍至口和本续》纸本)	Western Xia (1038–1227)	Helan, Ningxia	1991	Ningxia Institute of Archaeology	-

Red-glazed pottery model of a granary (青花釉里红瓷仓)	Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368)	Jingdezhen, Jiangxi	1974	Jiangxi Provincial Museum, Nanchang

Picture of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove composed from more than 300 moulded bricks (竹林七贤砖印模画)	Southern Dynasties (420–589)	Nanjing, Jiangsu	1960	Nanjing Museum	-

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The Nine volumes of Buddhist texts is currently held at the Ningxia Institute of Archaeology and included in the list of 64 Chinese cultural relics forbidden to be exhibited abroad that was issued by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage in 2002.

final_sentence: The Nine volumes of Buddhist texts is currently held at the Ningxia Institute of Archaeology and included in the list of 64 Chinese cultural relics forbidden to be exhibited abroad that was issued by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage in 2002.