Vase with children at play and scholars in gathering

Vase with children at play and scholars in gathering

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

A new technique featuring shading effects, adapted from the method of painting enamel on copper alloy, replaced solid-colored styles and became the mainstream for porcelain decoration in the eighteenth century. Here, the children’s faces have the subtle gradation characteristic of this style, and their clothing is detailed in a wide variety of hues.

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.