Box in the shape of an archaic jade she

Box in the shape of an archaic jade she

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The shape of this box is derived from a type of jade pendant (she) with an oval interior and pointed end that was produced during the Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220). The six dragons prowling across the surface of this box are more stylized than Han-era examples, however. Their tails are depicted as ribbons, which is typical for designs from the eighteenth century.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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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.