The gold items from the imperial treasury of the Ming dynasty, more precisely, from the Wanli period (1573–1620), are great masterpieces of gold crafts, and they show the sophisticated taste as well as the economic power of the famous rulers. Jewelry, tableware, and other items of artistic merit show the social position of their owners, while depictions of dragons with five claws and phoenixes reveal connections with the imperial family. These items rarely leave China and can be seen in Slovenia for the first time.