Incense Burner

Incense Burner

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Although seemingly random, the gold splashes on the surface of this incense burner and its matching stand were carefully applied to give the otherwise flat surface a sense of movement and depth.

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.