Antwerpen, BE
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Cheerful Tanuki statue made of Shigaraki pottery, 1980s, Japan.
Dimensions: height 26 cm, width 19 cm, depth 19 cm.
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Cheerful Tanuki statue made of Shigaraki pottery, 1980s, Japan.
Dimensions: height 26 cm, width 19 cm, depth 19 cm.
This tanuki depicts Daikokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, sitting on a bag of treasures and holding a large hammer.
Daikokuten symbolizes luck, prosperity, and a positive, abundant life.
This traditional Tanuki statue brings playfulness, luck, 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, a thick belly, an enlarged scrotum, and a bottle of sake.
In Japan, Tanuki statues are placed at the entrances of homes, shops, and restaurants for luck, protection, and prosperity.
Tanuki belong to the yokai, mythical creatures known for their mischievousness, mastery of disguise and shape-shifting.
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- Dimensions
- 7.48ʺW × 7.48ʺD × 10.24ʺH
- 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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