Ewer in the shape of a peach

Ewer in the shape of a peach

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This type of pot was most likely used to serve wine. Its peach-like shape is an allusion to longevity and immortality, presumably virtues that seem more attainable when drinking wine for a birthday celebration.

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.