Soulful Carved Rabbit (I believe!) with Wing-like Ears matte blue painted with what I'd assume

painted with what I'd assume is the kanji--or signature--of its maker

This one measures 10 1/2” wide x 10 5/8" tall and is in very good condition

most of which one finds painted

I believe the big bows and sailor's collar worn by some of the girls likely dates this to the 1920s or so

I find this c

Soulful Carved Rabbit (I believe!) with Wing-like Ears matte blue painted with what I'd assumeQuite a face on this one, who looks as if he has been around the block and then around the block again, accruing a certain world wariness, but also a fair bit of wisdom! Among the most singular animal faces I've seen I'd say. I take him for a rabbit, but rather than ears that rise from the top of his head, his extend wing like from the back of his neck, making him seems like something of a hybrid creature. Quite empathetic I think, and definitely