Jar, 1522 – 1566. Chinese. Porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze. h. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm); w. 15 in. (38.1 cm). San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Lenora and Walter F. Brown, 2004.20.15.

First Tuesday: Friends of Winter Calligraphy
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5-7pm
Great Hall
Free with Museum Admission

Join the San Antonio Museum of Art for a welcoming community gathering inspired by the beloved story of the Three Friends of Winter—the pine, bamboo, and plum blossom, enduring symbols of resilience, renewal, and hope. Enjoy creating your own work of Chinese calligraphy, and contribute your wishes for the year ahead by writing a hope, intention, or affirmation to add to a large, lighted plum tree installation. As your messages join others among the glowing branches, they’ll form a collective display of light, connection, and shared spirit.

Tuesdays at SAMA are free to Bexar County residents and packed with programming for visitors of all ages. Check the calendar for a full schedule of performances, artmaking, tours, lectures, and more.

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