Edo period
The rabbit with enlarged glass eyes and long ears resting on its back, its hands held supporting its chin, lacquered overall with slightly raised fine lines imitating its fur, the interior painted in gilt.
10.4cm (4 1/8in) wide.
Footnotes
Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價
江戶時代 兔前立
Provenance: Jeremy Mason, London
Jeremy Mason is a noted bibliophile and dealer in Chinese and Japanese art who started his career at Christie's in the late 1960s, particularly known for his collection of Oscar Wilde books and ephemera, sold by Bonhams London in February 2026. His Chinese art collection was housed in his 18th century townhouse, Hoyle's House, London, some pieces for the last 50 years.