Medallion, Rabbit in the Moon, 17th century (CH 18474079)

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.