Yilan: The National Palace Museum (NPM) will, for the first time, exhibit its renowned “meat-shaped stone” and 14 other significant artifacts in Yilan County. This special exhibition is a collaborative effort with the Lanyang Museum, scheduled to run from December 23, 2025, to March 22, 2026, as announced by the two museums on Thursday.

According to Focus Taiwan, NPM Director Hsiao Tsung-huang and Acting Yilan County Magistrate Lin Mao-sheng formalized the collaboration by signing an agreement in Taipei. This marks the NPM’s inaugural exhibition in Yilan, having previously worked with local governments to display national treasures in Changhua County, Tainan, and the offshore county of Penghu since 2020.

For this exhibition, the National Palace Museum has selected its famed “meat-shaped stone,” a jade duck from the Song and Yuan dynasties, a Ming dynasty porcelain chicken cup in doucai painted enamels, and a Qing dynasty revolving vase with swimming fish in cobalt blue glaze. These artifacts were chosen to complement Yilan’s natural environment, which is a Pacific Ocean-facing plain surrounded by mountains.

In addition to the NPM’s contributions, Yilan County will display 15 pre-historical artifacts, showcasing the region’s early development. Highlights include a golden carp from the Iron Age Kiwulan Archaeological Site, revealing evidence of habitation from 600 to 1,400 years ago. A knife handle made of bone from the Blihun Hanben Archaeological Site, dating back to 3,500 years ago, will also be featured.

The exhibition will include a multimedia display, offering visitors an interactive experience to learn about the first residents of Yilan, focusing on craft artifacts unearthed throughout the county, as noted by the county government in a separate statement.