Japanese Porcelain Figurine w/ white rabbit

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  1. Melanie Mulkern

    Melanie Mulkern New Member

    D9DC9EB2-0501-4A38-A536-33D3E79D91D1.jpeg 9C4A751F-E8FE-490E-A653-FDED8F4AA7C0.jpeg I think this figurine is Kutani from Japan. There are no markings. I think this figurine is very well made and unique. Can anyone confirm this is Kutani, age, and potential value? Thank you. D9DC9EB2-0501-4A38-A536-33D3E79D91D1.jpeg EAA529DD-63E9-4726-87F6-A6C47BB0302B.jpeg
     
    Melanie Mulkern, Jun 4, 2019
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  2. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Strange symbolism. I wonder if it's a "Year of the Rabbit" thing.
     
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  3. janetpjohn

    janetpjohn Well-Known Member

    Then it would be Chinese, wouldn't it? Just sayin'.
     
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  4. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    I didn't bother looking it up. Just took a guess that the Japanese zodiac would be much the same. Could be completely wrong.
     
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  5. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Could this relate to China's Chang'e lunar program & the Rabbit in the Moon?
     
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  6. Melanie Mulkern

    Melanie Mulkern New Member

    Yes I just looked into the Chinese folklore about the jade rabbit and the moon, and Chang’e the goddess. This figurine was likely made due to this folklore. Thanks so much
     
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