Jar with floral decorations and musicians

Jar with floral decorations and musicians

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The use of applied decoration reflects an awareness of Central Asian traditions, which were particularly important in China from the sixth to the eight century.

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.