铜质雕塑《父母与幼兔》（一套两件） - 黄铜色 - Zuiho / 瑞峰 - 日本 - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Description:
This set of two bronze Sculpture depicts a parent and child rabbit. The forms are smooth and rounded, with fur texture selectively engraved across the surface. The larger rabbit, representing the parent, sits upright with tall, alert ears. The smaller rabbit, representing the child, crouches low with its ears laid back along the body. Both figures have a dark, lustrous patina with subdued metallic reflections.

The undersides are also carefully finished, with detailed paw pads and the engraved signature “Zuiho” (瑞峰). The original wooden tomobako is included, together with a wrapping cloth and a shiori. The lid of the box is inscribed with “Bronze” (青銅製), “Rabbit” (兎), and “Made by Zuiho” (瑞峰作), and bears the artist’s red seal.

Dimensions:
Parent Rabbit: Width 15 cm, Height 16 cm / Weight 1400 g
Child Rabbit: Width 13.5 cm, Height 8 cm / Weight 940 g

Condition:
A rattling sound can be heard from within the parent rabbit when moved, possibly caused by casting residue or other loose material inside.
The tomobako has dents. Minor scratches and traces of repair are present.

Artist Profile:
Zuiho (Zuihodo) / 瑞峰（瑞峰堂）
Zuihodo is a respected metalwork studio associated with Takaoka copperware, a tradition renowned for its refined bronze craftsmanship. Based in Takaoka, the studio is known for producing bronze vases, incense burners, animal ornaments, and other decorative works that combine practical use with artistic beauty.

Its works often include classical incense burners and finely cast animal figures, reflecting the elegance and technical skill characteristic of Japanese metal art. Zuihodo is also sometimes associated with pieces bearing other artist names, indicating its role as a foundry or studio brand within the broader tradition of Takaoka metalwork.

Although detailed public information about the individual maker or studio lineage remains limited, Zuihodo is appreciated for the quality of its craftsmanship and its place within the enduring heritage of Japanese bronze art.

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