Lidded bowl

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bulbous bowl that tapers at the mouth gives this lidded vessel a striking silhouette. The lid—with its flat top, embossed lines, and delicate knob—works together with the flared foot to provide a sense of elevation that counterbalances the full, rounded body.

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