Item description - YO07010271
Usagi, Japanese Stone Rabbit Statue - Rabbits hold a rich and deeply symbolic place in Japanese mythology, folklore, and traditional art. In Japan, rabbits are associated with the moon, cleverness, longevity, fertility, and spiritual transformation. Their symbolism is gentle and auspicious, making them a beloved motif in temples, seasonal festivals, ceramics, textiles, and garden art like this stone statue.
The most famous rabbit legend in Japan is the story of the Moon Rabbit, Tsuki no Usagi (月の兎). According to Japanese folklore, the patterns seen on the surface of the moon resemble a rabbit pounding rice with a wooden mallet in a mortar. Rather than the man in the moon, which is common in Western traditions, Japanese culture traditionally sees a rabbit making Mochi rice cakes.
Specifications • Origin: Nagoya, Aichi prefecture, Japan • Material: Shirakawa stone (白川石) • Age: Shōwa period • Condition Rating: Condition: Mint
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