Hat Stand (One of a Pair)

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The spherical part of each hatstand is decorated in colorful cloisonné enamel with a floral scroll and two auspicious motifs: peaches, associated with longevity, and bats, associated with good fortune. The globes, which have perforated lids, are hollow and would have been filled with scent.

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