The exhibition features nearly 700 objects of adornment, made of silver, jade, kingfisher feathers, ivory, precious stones, and coral, created predominantly during late imperial China (1368-1911). It is on view through Dec. 14 at the University of Hawaii Art Gallery.

Through photographs, illustrations, and informative text, the Web site offers an overview of the exhibition and an educational section for students.

By studying the jewelry, young viewers can learn about China, her people, and their cultures and values. Highlights include a brief history of the Qing dynasty; popular materials for jewelry; auspicious symbols and their meanings; favorite myths; the Chinese zodiac and linguistics game, a hidden picture game, and memory game; and additional resources for teachers and students. Key words and phrases are spoken in Mandarin so students can hear and practice on their own.

The UH Art Gallery plans to continue developing educational Web sites for its major exhibitions in the future.

Go to http://www.hawaii.edu/artgallery for an overview of the exhibition.