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Small round hare in bronze with dark brown patina, standing on its four legs.
In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are referred to by a single word: usagi. The animal is one of the twelve animals of the zodiac in Sino-Japanese astrology. It also plays a role in many folk tales and legends. A symbol of longevity, it is supposed to reach a fabulous age and turn blue at five hundred years.
Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Height: 3.1 in (8.5 cm) – width: 2 in (5.5 cm) – depth: 2.6 in (7.8 cm)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)Width: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Depth: 3.08 in (7.8 cm)
- Style:Japonisme (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:PARIS, FR
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