A copy of a Buddha head statue repatriated from Japan in 2021 was also displayed at the event.

Xiao Junzheng, Chinese ambassador to Greece, noted at the opening ceremony that cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and Greece have been brilliant and fruitful, seetting an example for others.

"It is believed the exhibition will help strike more sparks from the collision of the two ancient civilizations of China and Greece," Xiao said.

Wei Tao, secretary of the Taiyuan Municipal Party Committee, said the event aims to actively promote mutual learning through cultural exchanges and jointly build a platform for communication and cooperation for cultural heritage protection.