Rabbit in the Moon

Title: Rabbit in the Moon
Description: Embroidered medallion depicting the moon rabbit a mythical figure who lives on the moon local folklore throughout Asia.
Identifier: m_2021_cohe_01
Creator: Unknown, Chinese
Date: 17th century
Format: embroidery (visual works)
Medium: Silk and metal threads
Subject: rabbits; moons; folklore (culture-related concept); medallions (ornament areas)
Spatial Coverage: China
Rights
Rights Holder: Public Domain
Source: Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum; http://cprhw.tt/o/2CFGB/