Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-504-11)

Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-504-11)

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25M-504-11
$120.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 7"W x 5 1/2"D x 9"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Shigaraki Tanuki — 1950s, Showa Era
A Wily Spirit with a Sake Jug and a Smile

This hand-sculpted Shigaraki tanuki, created in the 1950s during Japan’s vibrant Showa era, exudes character and charisma. With his round belly, bold red shoulders, and wide-eyed expression, he carries both a sake jug and a warm welcome for any home or shop. His rustic form and playful stance are unmistakably folk, yet rich in cultural significance.

Traditionally placed near entrances to invite good fortune and joyful abundance, this tanuki’s slightly uneven glaze and worn paint only enhance its charm—proof of years spent standing guard with a mischievous wink. He’s not just a figure, but a story in ceramic form—of laughter, community, and prosperity.

  • Origin: Shigaraki, Japan

  • Era: Showa period, circa 1950s

  • Material: Unglazed and hand-painted ceramic

  • Use: Folk art décor, talisman of luck and hospitality

  • Features: Red-accented robe, expressive face, hand-inscribed sake jug, warm brown body with white belly

  • Dimensions: 7"W x 5 1/2"D x 9"H

  • Condition: Good vintage condition with visible wear and aging in paint; consistent with traditional folk charm

With a glance that’s both endearing and enduring, this tanuki brings a touch of whimsy and the echo of old Japan into modern life.

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size:
7"W x 5 1/2"D x 9"H