Topic: Unusual, hollow, handblown rabbit - for identification pls!

[Valsky]

Hi there,

I'm going through my collection as, sadly, I need to have a downsize and I found this piece which I had bought over 10 years ago.  I know nothing about it at all though I don't think it is completely modern (pre-1980's I guess).  It has a pontil scar and is possibly Italian (Murano?)...  The mouth is open and it is hollow inside.  Also inside is a dark patch which may be dirt (have not tried to clean it yet!) but shows through as an iridescent 'stain' so I'm not sure.  Measures approx. 5" x 6". The rest is evident from the images:

Thank you as always,
Vx

[chopin-liszt]

It has a lot of "hallmarks" of contemporary far eastern glass, I'm afraid.
I wouldn't like to try to decide between Indian or Chinese.

[Valsky]

Thank you - it's not one of the ones I'm selling, just happy to be clearer on its' origins for myself.  A really fun piece to own and the colours are lovely!

[chopin-liszt]

That is the best and only reason for having glass - to enjoy it.
An interesting thing one can say about glass is that nothing is really ever a "fake". You have the original piece in your mitts when you hold it, and it is just what it is - a piece of glass you love.

I don't know if the dark matter inside it should be there or not. You could try giving it a soak in diluted biological washing liquid to see if it gets rid of it.

Alternatively, you could put some jam and water inside it and use it as a wasp trap.

[Valsky]

  Much appreciated!

[chopin-liszt]

I've been thinking about it, and reckon, because of the blobs of colour in the rabbit's extremities, it is more likely to be Indian than Chinese.

It has a very peculiar expression on its face, looks as if it is straining a little bit! (or reminds me of a donkey braying)

It is a really fun thing.

[Valsky]

Hahaha! Yes, he's got some character. I've never found another like him and he's found a happy home with me. I seem to have a soft spot for strange glass creatures and this one sits well on the shelf next to some equally odd birds!
Thanks for your time today 

[NMott]

It looks the same as my crack pipe, which was also probably from India.