Stone Carved Seated Rabbit Figure, Tang Dynasty

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Dimensions:Height 10cm (3‑15/16in), Width 7.5cm (2‑15/16in), Weight 571gCondition & Provenance:The entire stone sculpture is fully intact with no major breaks,no heavy restorations or filler repairs,original stone texture is well preserved across rabbit body and square base,surface bears extensive earthy burial encrustations and uneven soil patina,partial brown‑toned dirt deposits cling to crevices around paws,face and body joints,countless fine old scratch marks cover the square base underside and outer sides which come from long‑term burial and handling wear,minor soft surface abrasions can be seen on ear edges and body contours consistent with ancient tomb excavation wear,there is no modern repainting,no artificial patina coating added afterwards,all discoloration and dirt crusts are genuine burial‑formed traces,this charming animal carving originates from a long‑term private Asian art collection based in California,it was obtained during overseas art market transactions back in late 1980s and has stayed within the same private estate for multiple decades,being freshly brought to auction for the first time.Description:This vivid antique stone carving depicts a rabbit in upright seated pose,resting firmly upon a solid square plinth base,the rabbit sits upright with head gently tilted upward,ears droop naturally down along the sides of its head,round bulging eyes,short muzzle and subtle lip lines are rendered in simple yet lively carving techniques,four paws are carefully detailed with distinct toe divisions,body outline is full and rounded capturing the plump silhouette of a real rabbit,the whole piece is carved from dark green‑grey stone material,rough‑textured original stone surface retains traces of ancient chiseling and grinding work,earthy burial patina fills every carving gap,showing honest primitive sculpting charm of Tang period folk stone art,well‑preserved complete Tang stone animal statuettes like this are quite collectible for Asian antiquity enthusiasts.

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