Vtg Japanese Ceramic Hare Zodiac Decoration

This is a vintage Japanese set of two ceramic figurines with a stand and a folding screen. The ceramic figurines represent rabbits in a cute style. They are in a pale green color mimicking jade. The figurines come with a black plastic stand, a gold and red decorative folding screen decorated with pine, bamboo and plum blossom, and a wooden sign with Japanese characters on it. This set comes in a paper box.

Rabbit, or usagi, is one of the twelve signs of Japanese Zodiac (Junishi). There is a sign for each year and a full cycle is repeated after 12 years. It is common to display the year’s sign in the entrance or in the living room in Japan.

• Light green (celadon), gold, red, black
• Ceramic, paper, wood, resin
• C1980
• Characters: 寿 kotobuki long life, 招福干支 shofuku eto Chinese zodiac to bring happiness, 薬師窯 yakushi-gama Yakushi kiln
• Item weight: 383 grams
• Packed weight: 683 grams
• Biggest rabbit approx. 12 cm long x 6 cm wide x 9 cm tall. Full set in display approx. 23 cm long x 14 cm wide x 15.5 cm tall.
• Good condition. Some scratches and marks on the stand. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• This statue was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.