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c. 1930-1940

[Rabbit Gazing at the] Moon

Ōta Ryōhei

Japanese, 1913 - 1997

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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.

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