A Japanese bronze model of two hares, Meiji period, late 19th century

A Japanese bronze model of two hares

Meiji period, late 19^th century

the two hares naturalistically cast with rich patination, one with left foreleg raised and head turned slightly, the other recumbent, signature incised to the base, carved wood stand

20 cm., 7⅞ in. wide (model excluding wood stand)