This is a handcarved and handprinted linocut, inspired by the Chinese folktale of the Jade Rabbit & the Lady on the Moon along with a variety of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs in their flowering form: Dong Quai, Astralagus, Ginger, Poppy & Licorice.

MATERIALS:

It is printed with Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) Relief Ink on Hosho Paper, both of which are archival quality. Awagami Select Hosho paper is a handmade paper from Japan, a cultural treasure and time-honored heritage that has been handcrafted from natural materials. It is acid-free and archival quality.

COLOR:

It is hand printed in Prussian Blue and Muted Jade.

SIZE: Print Size: 10” x 16”, Paper size: 11" x 18"

STORY INSPIRATION:

The Jade Rabbit and Lady on the moon are beloved folk companions in ancient Chinese mythology and folklore. Jade—ranging from translucent white to soft yellow, like the moon itself—was once believed to possess mystical, medicinal, even immortal powers holding both yin and yang. Ground into powder, it was thought to enhance longevity, and the Jade Rabbit became its sacred keeper, pounding this precious elixir on the moon. It is no surprise that jade, the rabbit, and the moon mirror one another in their liminal, threshold qualities: jade with its dual nature, rabbits who forage in the twilight, and the moon with its shifting phases. And perhaps women, too—daughters of the Divine Feminine, lunar beings in human form—move through cycles that echo this same quiet rhythm. Since their appearance in 6th–7th century cave temples in China, the beloved Rabbit-and-Moon motif continues to call us back to the old Taoist knowing: that resilience lies in those who can soften, recalibrate, and let themselves yield to the gentle alchemy of being remade by change. . . qualities long overlooked in a world so quick to harden its edges.

GIFT IDEAS: This would make a wonderful gift for someone who loves the story of the Jade Rabbit and Moon Goddess, or someone who appreciates Asian folklore and traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. It would be perfect for an aficionado of herbal medicines and folklore, and someone who appreciates all things handmade.

PACKAGING: This print will be carefully rolled in Kraft paper, packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a recycled cylindrical tube. A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print. Gift wrap is possible, please mention it in your note to seller.

SHIPPING: All my prints are packaged and shipped out within 1-3 business days. Free shipping for U.S. Customers. International customers, please purchase this print on Etsy. I no longer provide international shipping through this website.

Questions? Please contact me.

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