Celebrating the Art of Asia: Asia Week New York

Chinese Underglazed Blue and Iron Red Porcelain Fish Jar. This potted jar is painted in the round with eight iron-red carp swimming amid lotus blossoms and water weeds. Qing Dynasty, Height 12 3/8 inches. This jar is being auctioned by Doyle New York on March 18 for an estimated $20,000 to $30,000. Courtesy of Doyle New York

Lotus and Rock. In many Asian cultures, lotus flowers are associated with purity because they emerge from murky waters and blossom into untainted flowers. This hanging scroll by Chen Hongshou (1598–1652) is being auctioned by Sotheby’s New York on March 22 for an estimated $1 million to $1.5 million. Courtesy of Sotheby’s New York

Every year, Asia Week New York brings together leading Asian art specialists, auction houses, and museums for a 10-day celebration of Asian art.