Stag

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The fine hairs and spots on the back of the stag are carved with great detail. An emphasis is placed on the elongated curved neck and arched back of the animal, represented squatting.

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