Antique Japanese Tanuki Statue (SKU: 25D-438) -

Antique Japanese Bronze Monk Tanuki With Bell (Mokugyo) Statue - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-438)

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25D-438
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Antique Japanese Bronze Monk Tanuki With Bell (Mokugyo) Statue (SKU 25D-438)

Charming bronze tanuki in kimono, cradling a sake flask and staff

This finely cast antique Japanese statue depicts a standing tanuki (raccoon dog) in a flowing kimono, modeled with the quiet dignity of a temple attendant. The figure clasps a rounded sake flask to the chest while holding a slender staff, a playful nod to the tanuki’s association with good fortune, hospitality, and merriment in Japanese folklore.

Rich dark patination highlights the soft drape of the robes and the alert, open-mouthed expression, while the warm reddish-brown of the flask adds a subtle accent. Ideal as a tokonoma focal point or as a distinctive addition to a Japanese art collection, this tanuki okimono brings both whimsy and auspicious symbolism to any interior.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taishō period (early 20th century)
  • Material: Cast bronze with dark patina and polychrome accent
  • Use: Okimono display piece for tokonoma, shelf, or desk
  • Features: Folkloric tanuki figure in kimono, holding sake flask and staff; crisp facial and fur detailing; smooth, even patina with light wear consistent with age
  • Dimensions: --
  • Condition: Excellent

A delightful Taishō-era tanuki okimono that combines refined bronze craftsmanship with the charm of Japanese folklore.

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

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