Marble Rabbit Sculpture Packing and DHL Shipping from Japan

We shipped a marble rabbit sculpture from Japan to a customer in the United States by DHL.

This item is made of two marble parts: the rabbit sculpture itself and a marble base. Marble is a beautiful natural stone, but it has a Mohs hardness of about 3, so its surface and edges need more care than harder stones such as granite.

We also ship granite products overseas, but for this marble sculpture, we used an even more careful packing method. In particular, we focused on preventing surface scratches, edge chips, and direct contact between the rabbit sculpture and the marble base.

The package was shipped internationally by DHL with a tracking number. During international delivery, a box may be turned sideways, stacked, or come into contact with other packages during sorting, air transport, customs clearance, and final delivery. We packed this marble sculpture with those conditions in mind.

Shipment Details

Item	Marble Rabbit Sculpture
Destination	United States
Origin	Japan
Carrier	DHL
Tracking	Tracking number provided
Structure	Rabbit sculpture and marble base
Packing policy	Because marble is softer than granite, the rabbit sculpture and base were protected separately and fixed in place inside the box.

Product Size

Length	5.9 in / 15 cm
Width	7.8 in / 20 cm
Height	4.3 in / 11 cm
Rabbit Weight	6.3 lbs / 2.858 kg
Base Weight	2.4 lbs / 1.099 kg
Total Weight	About 8.7 lbs / about 3.957 kg

The rabbit sculpture alone weighs about 6.3 lbs, and the marble base weighs about 2.4 lbs. Although this is a small sculpture, it still has real stone weight. For that reason, we paid close attention to the bottom of the box, the internal fixing, and preventing the two marble parts from touching each other.

Packing Process

Checking the marble rabbit sculpture

First, we checked the condition of the rabbit sculpture. Marble has a beautiful surface, but because it is softer than granite, scratches and edge chips require special attention.

Marble base checked before packing — *The base is also made of marble. Although it has a flat shape, the edges can chip if impact is concentrated in one place. For this reason, we protected the base separately from the rabbit sculpture.*

Marble rabbit sculpture wrapped with air cushioning — *The rabbit sculpture was wrapped with air cushioning so that direct impact would not reach the carved marble surface.*

Marble rabbit sculpture protected with cardboard and stretch film — After wrapping the sculpture with air cushioning, we supported the outside with cardboard material and secured it with stretch film. Because the rabbit has a rounded shape, it is important to prevent it from rolling inside the box.

Marble base wrapped separately with air cushioning — *The marble base was protected separately so it would not touch the rabbit sculpture. If stone parts hit each other during shipping, they can cause scratches or chips.*

Marble rabbit sculpture and marble base packed separately — *The rabbit sculpture and the base were each wrapped in their own protective layers. Since marble requires more careful handling than granite, we did not wrap the two parts together.*

Air cushioning placed inside the cardboard box for a marble sculpture shipment — *Air cushioning was placed on the bottom and sides of the box so that impact during transport would not reach the marble sculpture directly.*

Marble rabbit sculpture fixed in place inside the shipping box — The wrapped rabbit sculpture was placed inside the box, and cushioning was added around it to prevent movement. With heavy stone products, even a small amount of movement inside the box can create a strong impact.

DHL shipping box for a marble rabbit sculpture with a FRAGILE label — After sealing the outer box, we protected the outside with stretch film. This helps keep the box shape stable and protects the outside from dirt and light scuffing during transport. Finally, we added a FRAGILE / HANDLE WITH CARE label and shipped the package to the United States by DHL. A fragile label is helpful, but the real protection comes from proper internal packing that prevents the item from moving.

What We Paid Attention to When Packing Marble

Marble is attractive because of its natural beauty. However, its Mohs hardness is about 3, so it requires more care than harder stones such as granite.

This rabbit sculpture consists of a rounded rabbit body and a flat marble base. If two stone parts with different shapes are packed together, vibration during transport can make them touch each other.

For this reason, we wrapped the rabbit sculpture and the marble base separately, then fixed them inside the box so they would not move during international shipping.

Why We Packed It More Carefully Than Granite Products

We also ship granite stone lanterns and stone statues overseas. Granite is a very hard stone, but even granite products require careful packing for international delivery.

This marble sculpture is softer than granite, so we handled it with extra care. We paid special attention to the carved surface, the area around the ears, the edges, and the edges of the marble base so that impact would not concentrate in one spot.

Stone products have weight. Because of that, simply wrapping them softly like ordinary lightweight goods is not enough. It is important not only to cushion the item, but also to keep it firmly in place inside the box.

Reinforcing the Bottom of the Box

For international shipping of stone products, the bottom of the cardboard box is very important.

For this shipment, we used hot glue as needed to bond and reinforce the bottom of the cardboard box so it would not open or fail under the weight. This part is not very visible from the outside, but it is an important step for safely shipping heavy stone products overseas.

Protecting the item itself is important, but it is also important that the outer box stays strong until delivery.

Packing Materials Used

Paper	Used to help keep the stone surface from touching the work table or packing materials directly.
Air cushioning	Used to wrap the rabbit sculpture and the marble base and absorb impact during transport.
Cardboard material	Used to protect the marble surface and edges and to keep the packing shape stable.
Cardboard box	Used as the outer box. We checked that it could handle the weight of the stone product.
Hot glue	Used to bond and reinforce the bottom of the cardboard box to reduce the risk of bottom failure.
Packing tape	Used to seal and reinforce the box.
Stretch film	Used to keep the protective materials and outer box secure.
FRAGILE label	Used to show that the package should be handled with care.

DHL Shipping from Japan to the United States

This marble rabbit sculpture was shipped from Japan to a customer in the United States by DHL. A tracking number was provided, so the customer could check the delivery status after shipment.

When a customer buys a stone product from Japan, it is natural to wonder whether it will really arrive safely.

For that reason, we record the actual packing process with photos. We believe that protecting the value of a stone product means not only selling the item, but also packing and shipping it carefully. We also send packing photos to the customer by email at the time of shipment.

Import duties, customs fees, sales tax, or other local charges may be charged by the destination country according to its own import rules.

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Written on: May 25, 2026 (JST)

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