Plaque in the shape of a rabbit

Plaque in the shape of a rabbit

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This jade carving is among the earliest representations of a rabbit created during China’s Bronze Age. The plaque’s compact size and its small hole suggest that it was probably used as a pendant.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.