The treasures in Shosoin are from Japan, China (Tang) and the western Orient as far as Persia, and include numerous paintings, calligraphy, metalwork, lacquerware, woodwork, swords, ceramics, glassware, musical instruments, and masks, thus constituting the creme of ancient arts and crafts.
正倉院の宝物には日本製品、中国（唐）や西域、遠くはペルシャなどからの輸入品を含めた絵画・書跡・金工・漆工・木工・刀剣・陶器・ガラス器・楽器・仮面など、古代の美術工芸の粋を集めた作品が多く残る。