treasure, precious

寶 is composed of 宀 (roof), a variant of 玉 (jade), 缶 (pottery vessel), and 貝 (shell). 宀 represents the interior of a house, 玉 represents beautiful stones, 缶 represents a pottery vessel for holding wine, and 貝 represents wealth or valuables. Therefore, 寶 conveys the idea of precious things stored inside a house.