Plaque with dragon, pheasant, quail, and other birds amidst bamboo and plum blossom

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Despite the Qianlong mark (1736–95) carved into the back of this plaque, stylistic features, such as the dragon’s large horns and awkwardly rendered claws, indicate that this object was produced later, possibly for export. It is decorated with an incised landscape on the back.

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