Hatsune Riding Ground, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei) 名所江戸百景)

Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Winter weather was perfect for drying textiles, but the fire tower in the background recalls the devastation that dry winds can spread. When the wind itself was strong enough to ring the bell in the tower, townspeople were alerted to take special care.

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