Korean Antique hand-carved Granite Stone big eared effigy of a crouching rabbit or hare
Category: Japanese and Asian Garden Antiques
This is a finely crafted hand-carved big eared effigy of a crouching rabbit or hare from Korea. This was sourced from a large Japanese garden collection this past year,
Quality: Good condition with finely carved ears, cute nose, and other details; very nice condition with an attractive patina.
Substantial dimensions:
8.5 inches high and 13 inches long and 6.5 inches wide.
Hand-carved. Dark old patina.
Only one available
History of Korea’s Joseon Kingdom, 1392-1910:
The Kingdom of Joseon (Hangul: ????; Hanja: ????, Korean pronunciation: [t?o.s?n], literally "Great Joseon State"; also Choson, Choson, Chosun) was a Korean kingdom founded by Yi Seonggye that lasted for approximately five centuries, from July 1392 to August 1910. It was officially renamed the Korean Empire in October 1897. Taejo Lee Sung-gye founded Joseon (July 1392 – August 1910) . Joseon became the last dynasty of Korea, the longest lasting Confucian dynasty in history. Shortly following the declaration of the Korean Empire in 1897, the dynasty ended with the Japanese annexation in 1910.