#LunarNewYear Metropolitan Museum of Art NY Celebrating the #YearOfTheRabbit exhibition: Vase with #rabbits, #China, #Ming dynasty, late 16th century, blue-and-white porcelain (#Jingdezhen ware).

PS - label says use of arabesques in decoration reflects "active cultural exchanges facilitated by maritime trade" - #Islamic decorative motifs & Arabic/Persian inscriptions also became common under the #Zhengde Emperor due to the influence of the many #Muslims serving in his court.