Girdle Set with Dragon, Clouds and Waves

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

A fan case, watch cover, flat envelope, watch case, and folding case comprise this girdle set of accessories that hung from a man's belt. The set shows the continuation and expansion of a Yuan-dynasty (1279–1368) tradition of silk tapestry fans decorated with dragons among clouds.

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