Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-504-10)

Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-504-10)

SKU:
25M-504-10
$120.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 7"W x 7 1/2"D x 12"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Shigaraki Tanuki — 1950s, Showa Era
Guardian of Good Fortune with a Grin Full of Charm

This delightful Shigaraki tanuki stands upright with an air of mischievous pride, a traditional sake flask clutched under one arm and a straw kasa hat resting atop his head. Crafted in the postwar Showa era, this ceramic raccoon-dog figure radiates the cheerful, welcoming spirit deeply embedded in Japanese folklore.

A symbol of luck, hospitality, and playful prosperity, this tanuki is more than décor—it’s a joyful ambassador of abundance. With his round belly, wide eyes, and rustic glaze, he brings warmth and whimsy to any space, embodying the heart of rural charm and centuries-old kiln traditions.

  • Origin: Shigaraki, Japan

  • Era: Showa period, circa 1950s

  • Material: Glazed ceramic

  • Use: Decorative folk figure; traditional bringer of prosperity and protection

  • Features: Upright stance, detailed facial expression, sake bottle, and kasa straw hat; rustic two-tone glaze with textured surface

  • Dimensions: 7"W x 7 1/2"D x 12"H

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor patina appropriate to age

Whether at a shop entrance or tucked on a shelf, this tanuki watches over your space with a smile as steady as tradition itself.

Additional Information
size:
7"W x 7 1/2"D x 12"H