Cup with handle and foot ring

Cup with handle and foot ring

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Subtle details contribute to the elegant form of this bronze bowl. The slightly flared, rolled mouth and ridge along the body align with the delicate handle; they may have both decorative and structural purpose. The handle’s flat top and rectangular shape offer a contrast with the spherical bowl.

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.