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Okimono: Hare Carrying a Sack

Okimono: Hare Carrying a Sack

2004.13.0006

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Okimono: Hare Carrying a Sack (2004.13.0006)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication Artifacts : Art : N/A
Artist/Maker	Kogan
Geographic Location	Asia, East : Japan
Period/Date	Late Edo Period (1603-1868) or Early Meiji Period (1868-1912), 19th century
Culture	Japanese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width)	13.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	13 cm
Dimension 3 (Height)	21 cm
Weight	796 g
Measuring Remarks	8 1/2” high as per Bernie McManus appraisal. Largest dimension is the width across the bottom. Second largest dimension is the width across the body.
Materials	Plant--Wood, Varnish--Lacquer
Manufacturing Processes	Carved, Lacquering
Munsell Color Information	N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description	N/A
Description	"An unusual and finely carved Japanese wood okimono of a hare carrying a sack, signed Kogan. Late Edo/ early Meiji period, 8 1/2” high. The Hare (Usagi) is one of the twelve animals of the Zodiac; he is also referred to as a rabbit. Legends state that the Japanese hare lives a very long time, and when five hundred years old it will turn white. Whether termed hare or rabbit, this animal is looked upon as an auspicious animal who brings good luck." - Bernie McManus, Appraiser, Woodbury House, Connecticut, 9/15/2004
Comparanda	N/A
Bibliography	N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data	N/A
Credit Line/Dedication	Fred A. Freund Collection
Reproduction	No
Reproduction Information	N/A

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