Shallow bowl in the shape of a flower

Shallow bowl in the shape of a flower

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mughal jades, made by Indian jade carvers of the Mughal Empire (1526–1858), were first brought to China during the eighteenth century as gifts to the Qianlong emperor and immediately caught the imagination of the Qing court. They are famed for their floral shapes, intricate decoration, thin bodies, and soft luster, which inspired Chinese jade carvers to create novel styles.

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.