Leys Jar

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Auspicious dragons chase flaming pearls around the neck and body of this vessel. The motif and the reign mark on the base of the jar indicate that the work was intended for use in the imperial court. Such small jars with flared necks were used to collect used tea leaves and table scraps.

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