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Rabbit gazing at the moon

18th century
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This exquisite silk embroidery depicts a rabbit gazing up at the full moon from a rocky bank. The moon and two constellations indicate that it is nighttime; the blossoming osmanthus and red leaves reveal that it is autumn—the season of the Moon Festival. An auspicious phrase on the upper right corner, crafted in the shape of a seal, reads “xi cui chuan nian” (稀翠傳年), meaning “deep green signifies longevity”.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 清乾隆　絲繡玉兔望月
  • Title: Rabbit gazing at the moon
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Silk embroidery on silk satin
  • Dimensions: Overall: 13 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (33.66 x 31.11 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
  • Credit Line: Gift of Alice Boney, 1954
  • Object Number: 54.37.2
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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