A Passion for Jade: The Bishop Collection at The Met Fifth Avenue

清乾隆　碧玉仙人
Immortals
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
18th century
China
Jade (nephrite)
Left: Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902 | Right: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
02.18.411 | 2015.500.5.12
© The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Passion for Jade
The Bishop Collection

Through January 4, 2026

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. 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.

The exhibition is made possible by the Florence and Herbert Irving Fund for Asian Art Exhibitions.

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