Tu Ye (Lord Rabbit)

Clay body, pastel glaze, a hundred charming poses— back in the day, Tu Ye (Lord Rabbit) was the ultimate “action figure” for every Beijing kid. Hands down, no contest.

But Tu Ye is more than adorable— he is a deity, too. Enshrined in your home, he carries blessings aplenty.

Tu Ye riding an elephant — auspiciousness and harmony.
Seated on a tiger — career success and strength.
Astride a qilin — scholarly wisdom and brilliance.
Perched on a peony — wealth, honor, and nobility.
Riding a deer — health and longevity.
Holding a calabash — double blessings of fortune and long life…

Every Mid-Autumn Festival, families would welcome Tu Ye home. By the next Lantern Festival, they would send him off— carrying away illness and misfortune with him.

Sadly, these once-beloved, endlessly delightful clay deities gradually faded into the shifting tides of history. But now, here at No. 93 Courtyard Museum, the lovable Tu Ye is back— and waiting for you to bring him home.

Come to No. 93 Courtyard Museum and discover the story of Tu Ye, craft your very own Lord Rabbit, infuse it with auspicious meaning, and take home a bundle of cuteness, good fortune, and centuries of Beijing history— all wrapped up in one clay companion.