Exhibition Details
More than a hundred remarkable objects from the Heber Bishop collection, including carvings of jade, the most esteemed stone in China, and many other hardstones, are on view in this focused presentation.
Additional Details
The refined works represent the sophisticated art of Chinese gemstone carvers during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911) as well as the highly accomplished skills of Mogul Indian (1526–1857) craftsmen, which provided an exotic inspiration to their Chinese counterparts. Also on view are a set of Chinese stone-working tools and illustrations of jade workshops, which will introduce the traditional method of working jade.
Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave
New York, NY 10028
Image: Pillow in the shape of an infant boy, Chinese, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, Jade (jadeite) / courtesy of The Met