Sutra Cover with Pattern of Lingzhi Fungus topped by the Chinese Character Shou (longevity);

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sutra cover with repeating pattern of offset rows of lingzhi fungus topped by the Chinese character shou (longevity); yellow on a red background. Silk twill damask in two colors.

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