Figurine - Green-glazed pottery rabbit figure replica - Ceramic
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A single green-glazed pottery rabbit figure from China, dating to before 1400 in Tang Dynasty style, measuring 12 cm high by 8 cm wide and 8 cm deep, with a hollow body and glaze showing craquelure and signs of aging.
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Ancient Chinese Green-Glazed Rabbit Figure
This green-glazed pottery figure depicts a seated rabbit modeled in a compact and stylized form. The animal is shown with a rounded body, upright posture, shortened forelegs, and a characteristic raised head with elongated ears, capturing the gentle and alert appearance of the rabbit. The simplified modeling reflects the traditional Chinese ceramic approach of emphasizing symbolic representation rather than strict naturalistic detail.
The figure is covered with a rich green lead glaze, displaying variations in tone and surface brightness resulting from the firing process and centuries of aging. The smooth glazed exterior is complemented by visible craquelure, glaze irregularities, and areas of natural wear, adding to the historical character of the piece.
In ancient Chinese culture, the rabbit was regarded as an auspicious animal associated with longevity, fertility, harmony, and lunar symbolism. Ceramic animal figures such as rabbits were often placed in tomb contexts as symbolic companions or offerings, reflecting beliefs surrounding prosperity and the continuation of life in the afterlife.
The figure is hollow-molded with an unglazed ceramic base, showing traces of the original manufacturing technique. The underside reveals aged ceramic surfaces with earth deposits and firing characteristics typical of ancient pottery production.
The surface exhibits glaze loss, minor abrasions, firing imperfections, and age-related wear consistent with a historic ceramic object. The overall condition reflects prolonged burial exposure and natural aging.
Date: Before 1400
Material: Green-glazed pottery
Object type: Animal tomb figure / funerary ceramic sculpture / rabbit figure
Origin: China
Condition: Aged surface with glaze craquelure, glaze losses, abrasions, firing marks, and weathering consistent with age.
Ancient Chinese Green-Glazed Rabbit Figure
This green-glazed pottery figure depicts a seated rabbit modeled in a compact and stylized form. The animal is shown with a rounded body, upright posture, shortened forelegs, and a characteristic raised head with elongated ears, capturing the gentle and alert appearance of the rabbit. The simplified modeling reflects the traditional Chinese ceramic approach of emphasizing symbolic representation rather than strict naturalistic detail.
The figure is covered with a rich green lead glaze, displaying variations in tone and surface brightness resulting from the firing process and centuries of aging. The smooth glazed exterior is complemented by visible craquelure, glaze irregularities, and areas of natural wear, adding to the historical character of the piece.
In ancient Chinese culture, the rabbit was regarded as an auspicious animal associated with longevity, fertility, harmony, and lunar symbolism. Ceramic animal figures such as rabbits were often placed in tomb contexts as symbolic companions or offerings, reflecting beliefs surrounding prosperity and the continuation of life in the afterlife.
The figure is hollow-molded with an unglazed ceramic base, showing traces of the original manufacturing technique. The underside reveals aged ceramic surfaces with earth deposits and firing characteristics typical of ancient pottery production.
The surface exhibits glaze loss, minor abrasions, firing imperfections, and age-related wear consistent with a historic ceramic object. The overall condition reflects prolonged burial exposure and natural aging.
Date: Before 1400
Material: Green-glazed pottery
Object type: Animal tomb figure / funerary ceramic sculpture / rabbit figure
Origin: China
Condition: Aged surface with glaze craquelure, glaze losses, abrasions, firing marks, and weathering consistent with age.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Number of objects
1
Title
Green-glazed pottery rabbit figure replica
Country of origin
China
Material
Ceramic
Dynastic style/period
Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
8 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
8 cm
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