An ivory netsuke of a recumbent hare

Early 19th century

Lenght: 5.4 cm 

Published: 

A. Katchen, Netsuke 7, Paris (K. R. Publishers, 2010), vol. 1, p. 231, no. K174.

Lying with its head lowered to rest on its forepaws, its ears drawn back for compactness, the eyes are inlaid in dark horn.

Inscribed on an inlaid silver reserve: Minkoku.