Bronze, Copper - Okimono rabbit, Hirai Noboru (平井昇) - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
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Japanese cast bronze rabbit okimono by Hirai Noboru (平井昇), Shōwa period, depicting the 卯 zodiac sign, with dimensions 22.5 × 15 × 10.5 cm and weight about 1,497 g, in good used condition and bearing an original maker’s mark.
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Japan – Hirai Noboru (平井昇) – bronze rabbit, zodiac sign U (卯)
A beautiful Japanese copper/bronze sculpture of a sitting rabbit, made by Hirai Noboru (平井昇). The animal is depicted naturalistically with long upright ears, carefully detailed eyes, snout, legs and fur texture. The dark brown-black patina emphasizes the sculptural form and the fine details of the casting.
The rabbit is depicted as 卯 (U), the fourth sign of the Japanese twelve-year zodiac. The motif of the rabbit is considered in Japan to be auspicious and luck-bringing. Through the characteristic hopping movement, the rabbit is associated with progress, prosperity and a favorable development.
On the underside there is a maker's mark in a rectangular cartouche, consistent with the attribution to Hirai Noboru.
Hirai Noboru is listed in the catalog of the Takaoka Bronze Exhibition Hall. There, under his name, works are listed that were executed in cast copper and according to the rōgata / cire-perdue casting technique.
Material: copper/bronze alloy
Period: Shōwa period, 20th century
Dimensions: approx. 22.5 × 10.5 × 15 cm (H × W × D)
Weight: approx. 1,497 grams
Condition: Good used condition, appropriate for age and use. The statue shows superficial signs of wear and aging, including small scratches and patina. The patina and color variations are part of the object's character.
The lot will be carefully packaged and insured for shipment.
Japan – Hirai Noboru (平井昇) – bronze rabbit, zodiac sign U (卯)
A beautiful Japanese copper/bronze sculpture of a sitting rabbit, made by Hirai Noboru (平井昇). The animal is depicted naturalistically with long upright ears, carefully detailed eyes, snout, legs and fur texture. The dark brown-black patina emphasizes the sculptural form and the fine details of the casting.
The rabbit is depicted as 卯 (U), the fourth sign of the Japanese twelve-year zodiac. The motif of the rabbit is considered in Japan to be auspicious and luck-bringing. Through the characteristic hopping movement, the rabbit is associated with progress, prosperity and a favorable development.
On the underside there is a maker's mark in a rectangular cartouche, consistent with the attribution to Hirai Noboru.
Hirai Noboru is listed in the catalog of the Takaoka Bronze Exhibition Hall. There, under his name, works are listed that were executed in cast copper and according to the rōgata / cire-perdue casting technique.
Material: copper/bronze alloy
Period: Shōwa period, 20th century
Dimensions: approx. 22.5 × 10.5 × 15 cm (H × W × D)
Weight: approx. 1,497 grams
Condition: Good used condition, appropriate for age and use. The statue shows superficial signs of wear and aging, including small scratches and patina. The patina and color variations are part of the object's character.
The lot will be carefully packaged and insured for shipment.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Shōwa period (1926-1989)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Bronze, Copper
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Okimono rabbit, Hirai Noboru (平井昇)
Height
22.5 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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