Jar with Ducks in Lotus Pond

Jar with Ducks in Lotus Pond

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ducks and lotuses together convey the message of harmony and union in a marriage, and it is possible that this jar was intended as a wedding gift or contained such a gift.

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.