TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s famed "Jadeite Cabbage with Insects" will be displayed in the Czech Republic along with over 100 pieces from the National Palace Museum's collection for the first time. 

The Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) sculpture is currently on display at the museum’s Northern Branch, per CNA. Starting Aug. 4, two related works will be showcased in its place, marking the final chance for visitors to see the Jadeite Cabbage in Taiwan this year.

Its last overseas showing was in 2014 at Tokyo National Museum. This year, it will appear in the “100 Treasures, 100 Stories: Treasures from the National Palace Museum” exhibition at Prague’s National Museum from Sept. 11 to Dec. 31.

The National Palace Museum said it holds three versions of the Jadeite Cabbage, each differing in size, shape, and coloration. During the Czech exhibition, two related artifacts will be featured in Room 302 of the Northern Branch.

One is the “Mini Jadeite Cabbage,” with delicately carved veins that mimic the softness of real leaves. A small praying mantis perched on the stalk adds a whimsical touch, symbolizing harmony in nature.

The other is a triangular “Jadeite Cabbage-shaped Flower Holder” with a hollow center, likely used as a floral vessel. The rougher leaf veins and bold carving technique on the green-tipped outer leaves suggest it dates back to the 18th or 19th century.

This marks the first time the museum’s collection will be exhibited in the Czech Republic and forms part of its centennial international outreach. It also supports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture’s “Taiwan Culture in Europe 2025” campaign to showcase Taiwan’s cultural diversity.

The exhibition will include 131 selected artifacts, such as the cabbage, a duobaoge (curio cabinet), and the Qing court’s rendition of “Along the River During the Qingming Festival.” Digital displays will accompany these, exploring themes like imperial miniatures, ancient magic bronze mirrors, and classic literary tributes.