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Some of the outstanding pieces include a chrysanthemum dish of exceptional size (nearly 11-1/2 inches in diameter), carved to extreme thinness in translucent apple-green jade; a massive Imperial altar incense burner and cover of classic design, carved in white jade of exceptionally fine quality; a pair of altar boxes in the shape of the Divine Tortoise, each piece of more than 13 inches long, carved in a deep spinach-green jade; and two Imperial Ju'i, or sceptres, made of gold filigree, and each inset with three large carved jade plaques.

The hall was planned under the direction of Curator George Switzer, the design was by Mrs. Dorothy Guthrie of the Museum exhibits staff, and construction by the Buildings Management Service.