Antwerpen, BE
Details
Description
Cheerful Tanuki Statue made from Shigaraki Pottery
This Tanuki statue, crafted from Shigaraki clay, represents a mythical creature from Japanese …
Read more
Cheerful Tanuki Statue made from Shigaraki Pottery
This Tanuki statue, crafted from Shigaraki clay, represents a mythical creature from Japanese folklore.
Dimensions: height 25 cm, width 20 cm, depth 15 cm.
Made from glazed Shigaraki clay, this Tanuki exudes a rustic charm.
The Tanuki is a mischievous Japanese raccoon dog with magical powers, featuring a large belly, an enlarged scrotum, and a sake bottle.
In Japan, Tanuki statues are placed at the entrances of homes, shops, and restaurants for good luck, protection, and prosperity.
Tanuki belong to the yokai, mythical beings known for their mischief, mastery of disguise, and shape-shifting abilities, yet they are also easily tricked. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
See less
- Dimensions
- 7.87ʺW × 5.91ʺD × 9.84ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Earthenware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
Related Collections
- Fiberglass Statues
- Far Pavilions Statues
- Walnut Statues
- Aqua Statues
- Foo Dog Statues
- Lion Statues
- Asian Statues
- Outdoor Statues
- Concrete Statues
- Plaster Statues
- Cast Iron Statues
- Chinese Statues
- Bronze Statues
- Statues in Los Angeles
- Dog Statues
- Marble Statues
- Italian Statues
- Wood Statues
- Deer Garden Statues
- Buddha Statues
- Large Garden Sculptures
- Oyster Gray Statues
- Statues in Las Vegas
- Egyptian Revival Statues
- Statues in Naples, FL