Round hare in bronze with a dark brown patina, standing on two 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: 5.5 in (14.5 cm) – width: 2.8 in (7.5 cm) – depth: 4.3 in (11 cm)