Small vintage Japanese tanuki figurine in Shigaraki-yaki style. The tanuki, or Japanese raccoon dog, is a beloved symbol of good luck in Japan and is often associated with prosperity, protection, and good fortune. This miniature ceramic figurine features a rustic sand-colored glaze and depicts the tanuki wearing a straw hat, staff, and sake bottle. A charming little folk art object for display.
Specifications: Origin: Japan Object: small tanuki okimono / good luck figurine Material: ceramic / stoneware Style: Shigaraki-yaki style Period: probably late Shōwa to Heisei, ca. 1970-1990 Height: approx. 9 cm Width: approx. 6.5 cm Condition: vintage condition with minimal signs of age
