Dish with garden scene

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Elegant grounds and inviting pavilions are often depicted on Chinese carved-lacquer works of the late fourteenth and early fifteenth centuries. These settings were prevalent in cities in southern China, where they served as entertainment venues and private spaces for self-reflection and renewal.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art