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Description
The ornate style of clothing worn by these four women suggests they are immortals. The osmanthus leaf held by the largest figure, at the right, identifies her as the Moon Goddess Chang’e, who inhabits her celestial palace along with a rabbit that prepares the elixir of long life.
Date 12th–13th century
Medium Plain-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 24 in. (27.9 x 61 cm)
institution QS:P195,Q160236
Current location
Asian Art
Accession number
46.156.25
Place of creation China during the Song or Yuan dynasty
Credit line Fletcher Fund, 1946
References Panel with the Moon Goddess and Attendants . New York City: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Source/Photographer Panel with the Moon Goddess and Attendants . New York City: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Panel with the Moon Goddess and Attendants - China (MET, 46.156.25)

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