[Rabbit Gazing at the] Moon
Ōta Ryōhei, Japanese, 1913 - 1997
Geography:
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Shōwa Period (1926-1989)Date:
c. 1930-1940Medium:
WoodDimensions:
5 3/4 x 11 3/16 x 6 inches (14.6 x 28.4 x 15.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
2008-7-6Credit Line:
Gift of Frederick R. McBrien III, 2008
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Shōwa Period (1926-1989)Date:
c. 1930-1940Medium:
WoodDimensions:
5 3/4 x 11 3/16 x 6 inches (14.6 x 28.4 x 15.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2008-7-6Credit Line:
Gift of Frederick R. McBrien III, 2008
Label:
The title of this sculpture of a delightfully plump hare refers to an ancient Chinese legend. According to the tale, there is a hare living on the moon that concocts the elixir of immortality.
The title of this sculpture of a delightfully plump hare refers to an ancient Chinese legend. According to the tale, there is a hare living on the moon that concocts the elixir of immortality.
