A Chinese Export Figure of a Rabbit Late 18th Century

Sotheby's, London, March 18, 1980, lot 164

There is a less than 1/8 inch chip to one ear, and the tail is restored. The black enamel is slightly rubbed at places.
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Rabbits represent longevity as they grind the Elixir of Life on the moon with Chang-e, the moon goddess.

Several models of rabbits from the 18th century are known, examples of which can be found in the Copeland Collection, illustrated by Sargent, 1991, p. 234 and 235, nos. 115 and 116; however, the modeling and spotted coloring of the present lot is extremely unusual.