《Rabbit Table Bell》铸铜雕塑，作者：Tsuda Eiju - 青銅色 - Tsuda Eiju / 津田 永寿 (1915–2000) - 日本 - 平成時期（1989年至今）

Description:
A stylized bronze table bell (Takurei) is surmounted by a silver-toned figure of a standing rabbit, characterized by the refined modernist casting aesthetic of the Tsuda lineage. The rabbit is rendered in a minimalist, upright pose with elongated ears and a smooth metallic finish that contrasts with the textured, golden-brown patina of the bell's body. The bell itself features a multi-faceted, tapered form with subtle vertical ridges reminiscent of hand-hammered metal, creating a sophisticated play of light and shadow on its surface. Internally, a spherical metal clapper is suspended by a chain, producing a clear resonance when the object is handled. A Takurei is a traditional Japanese functional ornament designed to be placed on a desk or table and rung by hand to enjoy its tonal quality or to signal attention. This work is accompanied by its original wooden storage box (tomobako) inscribed with the title "Rabbit Takurei" (兎 卓鈴) on the lid and the artist's signature "Eiju" (永寿) with a red seal on the underside.

Dimensions:
Width: 4.8 cm
Depth: 4.8 cm
Height: 13.5 cm
Weight: 295 grams

Condition:
This metal handbell is in good condition, with no cracks, breaks, or restorations.
There are minor signs of age and use, such as surface wear, patina, and small marks, as shown in the photos.
The bell rings properly and produces a clear, pleasant sound.

Artist Profile:
Tsuda Eiju / 津田 永寿 (1915–2000) was a distinguished metal artist who inherited the sophisticated casting traditions of the Tsuda family. Born in 1915, he studied under the master caster Tsuda Shinobu, a member of the Imperial Art Academy, and was designated as the successor to the Tsuda artistic lineage. Eiju’s career was marked by institutional recognition, including receiving the Hokuto Prize at the 5th Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition) and holding memberships in the Teikoku Geijutsu-kai, the Japan Cast Art Association, and the Gendai Kogei Association. His technical mastery is exemplified in significant public commissions, such as the Karashishi lions at Suitengu Shrine and the candlesticks at the Akasaka Palace. He is widely recognized for his bronze zodiac animals, which blend traditional precision with mid-century modern design sensibilities.

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