Rabbit in the Moon, Medium: silk, metal threads Technique: embroidered in pattern darning, satin and couching stitches on gauze-weave foundation, Circular medallion with a frame and a pictorial center. The frame contains a landscape with cloud motifs embroidered in polychrome silks on a green ground. In the center, a white rabbit is standing in front of small building with trees, stirring a blue vessel with a long spoon. The rabbit beating the elixir of life is often shown on the robe of a T'aoist priest., China, 17th century, embroidery & stitching, Medallion, Medallion