Vase decorated with flowers, birds, and poems

Vase decorated with flowers, birds, and poems

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The precise date for the vase is found in the poems and seals that are part of the decoration. One of the poems discusses peonies, particularly those on the mythical mountain Penglai, while the other alludes to the strength and brightness of chrysanthemums. The seal, which appears twice, is that of the “residence of wood and stone” (mu shi ju), the name of an independent kiln or studio at Jingdezhen.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase decorated with flowers, birds, and poemsVase decorated with flowers, birds, and poemsVase decorated with flowers, birds, and poemsVase decorated with flowers, birds, and poemsVase decorated with flowers, birds, and poems

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.