The Sackler Gallery is dedicated to the study and exhibition of the arts of Asia from the Neolithic period to the present. Major strengths of the expanding collection are Chinese jades and bronzes (one of the most extensive and important in the world), ancient Near Eastern gold and silverwork and a collection of 11-19C Islamic manuscripts. Selections from the permanent collection are complemented by international loan exhibits offering a comprehensive study of the breadth and beauty of Asian art and culture.