Three Cases from a Set

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

These three cases are embroidered with bats, flowers, and some of the attributes of the Eight Daoist Immortals, such as the fan and the sword. The cylindrical case was used to hold a ring; the rectangular case, cards; and the case with a round opening, a watch.

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