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Cheerful Tanuki Statue, Shigaraki Pottery, 1980s, Shōwa Period, Japan
This Tanuki statue, crafted from Shigaraki clay, represents a mythical creature …
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Cheerful Tanuki Statue, Shigaraki Pottery, 1980s, Shōwa Period, Japan
This Tanuki statue, crafted from Shigaraki clay, represents a mythical creature from Japanese folklore.
Dimensions: Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm, Depth: 19 cm.
This traditional Tanuki statue adds playfulness, good fortune, and a touch of Japanese folklore to your interior. It is a charming and timeless symbol of hospitality and abundance.
The Tanuki is a mischievous Japanese raccoon dog with magical powers, known for its plump belly, oversized scrotum, and a bottle of sake.
In Japan, Tanuki statues are traditionally placed at the entrances of homes, shops, and restaurants to bring luck, protection, and prosperity.
Tanuki belong to the yokai, mythical creatures famous for their trickery, mastery of disguise, and shapeshifting abilities, though they are also easily deceived themselves.
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- Dimensions
- 7.87ʺW × 7.48ʺD × 12.6ʺH
- 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
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