Since 1993, France has used the label to prevent "cultural goods" from leaving the country, ensuring that heritage remains "indissoluble and not bound by time".
Not all treasures are inanimate. Several nations recognize individuals who possess extraordinary mastery of traditional skills. National Treasure
Food, sake and ikebana artisans eyed for national treasure status Since 1993, France has used the label to
At its most formal, a "national treasure" is a legal designation for tangible cultural properties that are of "particularly high value and unparalleled significance". National Treasure