Panel with the moon goddess and attendants

China

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This ornate brocade represents the celestial garden on the moon, where the goddess Chang’e (dressed in a red robe and blue skirt) is accompanied by attendants bearing a scroll, flower vase, lingzhi magic fungus, and ruyi scepter, respectively. Her identity is revealed by the rabbits at her feet and the osmanthus branch in her hand.

Panel with the moon goddess and attendants, Plain-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread, China

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Panel with the moon goddess and attendants, Plain-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread, China
Panel with the moon goddess and attendants, Plain-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread, China
Panel with the moon goddess and attendants, Plain-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread, China
Panel with the moon goddess and attendants, Plain-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread, China
Panel with the moon goddess and attendants, Plain-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread, China
Panel with the moon goddess and attendants, Plain-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread, China

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