An exhibition of Chinese gold artifacts opens at Herzogliches Museum Gotha on Saturday.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Herzogliches Museum Gotha, which is located in Gotha, a historic town in the Thuringia region of Germany, is showcasing a unique exhibition that brings together Chinese gold artifacts and Gotha's treasures in a remarkable cultural exchange.

The exhibition, running from Saturday to January 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union.

This exhibition features rare pieces of Chinese gold from Xi'an Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts, in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The display includes 79 pieces of intricate jewelry, ceremonial items, and other artifacts that highlight the skill and artistry of ancient Chinese goldsmiths from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

China's gold artifacts displayed during the exhibition at the Herzogliches Museum Gotha.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Alongside these, the Gotha collections feature a range of European and regional treasures, offering a juxtaposition of styles, techniques, and histories.

Herzogliches Museum Gotha was founded in the early 18th century, making it one of the oldest museums in Germany.

In May 2026, the German museum will take its collection to Xi'an for the first time, holding an exhibition at Xi'an Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts.

Xi'an Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts opened in 2012 and is one of the first private museums in China.

Visitors enjoy the exhibition highlighting Chinese gold from the Ming Dynasty at the Herzogliches Museum Gotha. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]