Mid-Century Japanese Cast Iron Rabbit Okimono Sculpture With Verdigris Patina on Display Base

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This is a vintage Japanese cast iron rabbit sculpture in a seated pose with floppy ears and a rounded, sculptural … Read more This is a vintage Japanese cast iron rabbit sculpture in a seated pose with floppy ears and a rounded, sculptural form.
Often referred to as “moon gazing hare” these pieces represent abundance, new beginnings and fortune.
This substantial decorative piece has developed a rich, naturally aged surface with areas of deep brown iron and luminous verdigris patina, creating a wonderful character that highlights its handcrafted quality.

The rabbit’s modernist form gives the sculpture a striking presence while maintaining the quiet charm associated with traditional Japanese decorative objects. In Japan, animal okimono were often created as display pieces celebrating nature and symbolism, and the rabbit—long associated with good fortune and creativity—is a beloved motif.

Solidly cast and weighing over five pounds, the sculpture has a satisfying sense of weight and permanence. It is mounted on a black display plinth which enhances its gallery-like presentation and makes it ideal for a bookshelf, console table, or curated vignette.

An original “Japan” export label remains on the underside, suggesting mid-20th-century production during a period when Japanese decorative metalwork was widely admired in Western interiors. See less