Ritual vessel

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Joseon white porcelain vessels were specially produced for use in rites associated with Neo-Confucianism. In keeping with the elevated forms of earlier ritual wares, they often have a high foot like the one that supports this cup.

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