At Prague Castle, Treasures of the Czars January 12, 2012, 6:00 am A rare exhibition of gilded treasures from the Moscow Kremlin museums - some of which had never before left Russia - has been getting rave reviews since its opening at Prague Castle last month. The Court of the Csar Under the Romanov Dynasty, through March 4, is a showcase of more than 150 priceless artifacts, relics and jewels that shed light on the lives of Russia's famous royal family during the 16th and 17th centuries. The show was in the works for three years. Leery of property disputes, the Kremlin rarely sends its historical valuables abroad. But after an amendment was made to the Czech heritage law, stipulating that artifacts loaned for display in the Czech Republic cannot be confiscated, President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia gave his consent. The effort paid off. The first half of the exhibition includes symbols of imperial power and portraits of key members from the Romanov Dynasty, which ruled Russia from 1613 to 1917. The royal coronation jewels, as well as a scepter belonging to the first Romanov csar, Mikhail Fedorovich, are breathtaking highlights. There is a section devoted to the csar's influence on the Orthodox Church and another that provides an intimate look inside the Romanovs" private home life. "It is very unique," said Magda Novotna, a spokeswoman for the Prague Castle culture department. The Russians don't send these items out very often.