{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-hand-carved-wood-rabbit-sculpture-early-showa-realistic-mastery","title":"Vintage Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Rabbit Sculpture Early Showa Realistic Mastery","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Rabbit Sculpture - Early Showa Era - Realistic Mastery 13cm WO568\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is a remarkably expressive and high-quality hand-carved wooden rabbit (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003eUsagi\u003c\/b\u003e), likely dating from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eEarly Showa Period (approx. 1930s-40s)\u003c\/b\u003e. Unlike generic folk carvings, this piece displays a profound understanding of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"225\"\u003eanatomical sculpture and three-dimensional volume\u003c\/b\u003e, suggesting it was created by an artist who deeply studied Western-influenced realistic form and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe rabbit is captured in a resting yet alert posture, with a sense of \"inner life\" and tension that is rare for small wood carvings. The surface is finished with a rich, weathered patina that highlights the natural wood grain and the strength of the carving strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSophisticated Sculptural Form:\u003c\/b\u003e The artist has masterfully rendered the rounded musculature and physical presence of the rabbit, giving it a heavy, grounded feel that transcends mere decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEarly Showa Artistry:\u003c\/b\u003e Reflects the era when Japanese craftsmen began blending traditional woodcarving with modern realistic sculptural techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntense Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Note the subtle expression in the eyes and the careful shaping of the body, which creates a dynamic interplay of light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandmade Patina:\u003c\/b\u003e The dark, aged wood surface provides an authentic vintage soul, embodying the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eWabi-sabi\u003c\/b\u003e aesthetic of a well-traveled object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize (Approx.):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.0 cm \/ 5.1 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.5 cm \/ 3.0 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 182 g \/ 0.40 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique\/Vintage condition. The carving itself is solid and well-preserved. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003ePlease note that there is a visible chip on the tip of one ear\u003c\/b\u003e. Despite this historical damage, the artistic integrity and power of the sculpture remain fully intact. 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