A man takes photos of a wooden Guanyin sculpture

Xinhua News Agency, December 11, 2006

Beijing, China -- The ceremony marking the return of four pieces of ancient cultural relics to Chinese National Museum was held in Beijing on Dec. 9, 2006.

The treasures include the Zilong Ding, a wooden Guanyin sculpture made during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and two three-color Bodhisattva sculptures.

China's special fund for important cultural relics contributes to the return of these treasures. Since its establishment in 2002, it has collected 203 pieces of cultural relics home and abroad.