On loan to The Met The Met accepts temporary loans of art both for short-term exhibitions and for long-term display in its galleries.
Rabbit
Not on view
By the Tang dynasty, figures of the twelve zodiac animals had become popular tomb offerings, which were considered symbols of regeneration and protection from evil influences. This endearing rabbit, originally from a complete set of the twelve animals, reflects Tang artists’ enhanced attention to naturalistic depictions.
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