Vintage Japanese White Porcelain Rabbit Figurine (Usagi), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-057

Vintage Japanese White Porcelain Rabbit Figurine (Usagi), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-057

A serene white porcelain usagi -- a symbol of good fortune and the moon -- presented in its original signed wooden box.

A usagi (rabbit) figurine holds deep cultural significance in Japan, where the hare is traditionally associated with the moon, longevity, and good luck. Ceramic rabbit sculptures were a popular subject for studio potters and craft workshops throughout the Showa era, often presented as auspicious gifts or display pieces for the tokonoma alcove. This handcrafted Japanese ceramic figurine depicts a plump, resting rabbit in a compact, rounded pose that captures both realism and quiet charm. The body is finished in a smooth, luminous white glaze -- a nod to the pure white of the legendary moon rabbit -- while the ears are delicately tinted with a soft blush interior and the eyes are rendered in a vivid deep-red glaze, evoking the look of an albino rabbit with striking precision. The piece retains its original kiri wood presentation box, inscribed with the character for "rabbit" and the maker's name, adding considerable provenance and collector value to this vintage Japanese craft object.

In a modern home, this usagi figurine makes an effortlessly elegant living room accent or bedroom decor piece -- its pure white glaze and sculptural form fitting naturally into a Japandi style or minimalist decor setting. Display it on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or entry console alongside other Japanese vintage ceramics for a curated collector's vignette. Compact enough for a desk or windowsill, it also makes a truly unique housewarming gift or gift for Japanophiles who appreciate handcrafted Japanese ceramics with a sense of history.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Glazed ceramic (white glaze body; red-glazed eyes; blush-tinted ear interiors); original kiri wood presentation box with ink inscription
• Use: Decorative figurine and auspicious display object; traditionally placed in the tokonoma or given as a good-luck gift
• Modern Use: Living room or bedroom accent piece; shelf or mantelpiece display in a Japandi or minimalist decor setting; unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese ceramics
• Features: Sculpted in a compact resting pose with naturalistic detail; luminous all-over white glaze; deep-red glazed eyes with high realism; softly tinted ear interiors; original signed wooden presentation box included
• Dimensions: 9"W x 6"D x 6"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully crafted vintage Japanese ceramic figurine steeped in symbolism -- the moon rabbit rendered in pure white glaze, complete with its original box and ready to bring quiet good fortune to any modern home.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.