Ewer with Floral and Striped Design

Ewer with Floral and Striped Design

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Used in the tea ceremony, this vessel is topped by a newer lacquer lid that replaces the original stoneware cover. The bold designs resemble textile patterns favored in the Momoyama period.

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.