Dish with woman and rabbit in a garden

early 18th century

Not on view

This finely crafted dish illustrates a scene from the popular play Prayers to the Moon, which tells the story of a young woman who is reunited with her missing husband after she prays to the moon goddess for his safe return. Her prayers are conveyed by the burning of incense. The rabbit, companion of the goddess, alludes to the moon.

Artwork Details

清雍正　景德鎮窯五彩仕女玉兔盤
Title: Dish with woman and rabbit in a garden
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng mark and period (1723–35)
Date: early 18th century
Culture: China
Medium: Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions: Diam. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1879
Object Number: 79.2.641
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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