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”.

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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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