Treasures Not to be Missed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pillow in the shape of an infant boy (清 翡翠孩儿枕). Chinese, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century. Jade (jadeite). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
This summer showcases remarkable Asian works of art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. There is still time to catch two exceptional exhibitions before they close June 28 — A Passion for Jade: The Bishop Collection and Embracing Color: Enamel in Chinese Decorative Arts, 1300–1900. And just one day earlier, on June 27, the Met opens City of Memory: Nanjing in the Seventeenth Century, offering a rare window into one of China’s most historically rich and culturally vibrant cities. Plan your visit soon!
