Posted 6 years ago
jscott0363
(903 items)
Hello everyone!!
It's been a while since I've posted a rabbit or hare, so, today we have a vintage Japanese made cast iron hare. It's made to look like bronze, but there was a reason for this. Back in the early part of the 20th century, bronze was difficult to come by in Japan, but iron was plentiful. They'd cast their sculptures in iron and color them to look as though they were bronze. This was a common practice in the early part of the 20th century in Japan. It's not in the best condition, but these are becoming more and more difficult to come across and I bought it while I had the chance. This rabbit measures 9" long, 4 1/2" tall and 4 1/2" wide.
Thanks for stopping in for a look!!
Scott
He is lovely Scott! Your collection sure must be growing:)
Love it, goes with my Japanese rabbit/hare. You got the explanation of the metals used and finish exactly right. Mine has a bit of rust, so it confirms the iron content. Glad you are still around and posting Scott, Lisa as truthordare (one of my 9 lives). Ha ha!
Gorgeous hare, wonderful textured detail - your collection is fantastic!
so touchy feely fabilus scott
all the very best malkey
1412
Just looking at it, I would swear it was bronze. Nice item.
Thanks very much Ken!!!
Thanks Judy!! I've packed away much of my collection and put in storage. But, I kept several pieces on display in our home.
Hi Lisa!!
Thanks!!! Glad to see there's someone else out there with a love for these Japanese rabbits and hares. I have several in my collection and hope to add to that as time goes on. They're becoming more difficult to find.
Jenni,
Thank you so very much!!
MALKEY,
Thanks friend!! Hope you're doing well.
Thanks Toyrebel!!
The Japanese artists did a fantastic job of simulating bronze. I'm a BIG fan of their work and have been for years.
Ken
Thomas
Michael
Lisa
Brian
Phil
Jenni
MALKEY
kwqd
Toyrebel
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Anik
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Roy
Rob
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Kevin
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A handsome hare this, Scott.
I see these sort of sculptures from time to time for sale on Japanese sites, and they appear treasured. Even in japan, they call high prices now.
Thanks Karen!! I got lucky with this one and landed it fairly inexpensively.
Karen
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aura
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Thanks Mrstyndall for the love and for stopping by!!!
raven3766
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ho2cultcha
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Anna
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truthordare
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ho2cultcha
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Kurt
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BB2
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Your writeups are always so interesting!!