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)