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Friday, March 29, 2024


Exhibition Public - USA & Canada

Embracing Color: Enamel in Chinese Decorative Arts, 1300–1900

The Met Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Avenue,
New York, USA
Jul 02, 2022 To Jan 04, 2026


Detail: Enamel decoration is a significant element of Chinese decorative arts that has long been overlooked. This exhibition reveals the aesthetic, technical, and cultural achievement of Chinese enamel wares by demonstrating the transformative role of enamel during the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties. The first transformational moment occurred in the late 14th to 15th century, when the introduction of cloisonné enamel from the West, along with the development of porcelain with overglaze enamels, led to a shift away from a monochromatic palette to colorful works. The second transformation occurred in the late 17th to 18th century, when European enameling materials and techniques were brought to the Qing court and more subtle and varied color tones were developed on enamels applied over porcelain, metal, glass, and other mediums. In both moments, Chinese artists did not simply adopt or copy foreign techniques; they actively created new colors and styles that reflected their own taste. The more than 100 objects on view are drawn mainly from The Met collection.

Rotation 1: July 2, 2022–April 30, 2023
Rotation 2: May 20, 2023–March 24, 2024
Rotation 3: April 13, 2024–Feb 17, 2025

Phone No.: 212-535-7710
Site URL: https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2022/embracing-color

Bottle with vegetal scrolls
Bottle with vegetal scrolls
China
late 13th century
H. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm)
Porcelain with incised and carved design under bluish glaze (Jingdezhe

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