Collections
| Categories | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Bronzes | 6,063 |
| Ceramics | 25,525 |
| Jades | 12,127 |
| Lacquerwares | 723 |
| Enamel wares | 2,520 |
| Carvings | 659 |
| Studio implements | 2,379 |
| Coins | 6,953 |
| Miscellaneous objects |
12,462 |
| Textiles | 1,485 |
| Paintings | 6,068 |
| Calligraphic works | 3,622 |
| Calligraphic model books | 490 |
| Tapestries and embroideries | 308 |
| Fans | 1,808 |
| Rare books | 211,190 |
| Qing archival documents | 386,729 |
| Documents in Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan |
11,501 |
| Rubbings | 895 |
| Total | 693,507 |
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