Jar

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

An inscription, chang ming fu gui ("long life, riches, and honor"), has been painted in red enamel over the incised reign mark on the base.

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