Vase with archaistic patterns

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Produced in the Qing imperial porcelain factory at the height of its creative powers, this elaborate vessel features green enamel glazing and gilt patterns in low relief. The stylized dragons that encircle the vase recall those used on bronzes from the period of the Warring States (475–221 BCE) and represent a contemporary reinterpretation of ancient designs.

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