Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-504-12)

Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-504-12)

SKU:
25M-504-12
$160.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 7"W x 8"D x 10"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Shigaraki Tanuki — 1950s, Showa Era
A Toast to Good Fortune, with Eyes Full of Mischief

This whimsical Shigaraki tanuki from the 1950s captures the heart of Japanese folklore in a single, delightfully stout figure. With a sake flask dangling from his paw and his wide belly gleaming in ivory glaze, he radiates both merriment and mystery. His wide, wondering eyes and straw hat give him the timeless aura of a wandering spirit who’s seen many stories pass through the gates of old Japan.

Each crease in his fur and each speckled swirl in his hand-applied glaze speaks to the craftsmanship of mid-century Shigaraki ware—where imperfection tells the tale of human touch. This piece is more than a decorative object; it’s a bearer of luck, laughter, and legacy.

  • Origin: Shigaraki, Japan

  • Era: Showa period, circa 1950s

  • Material: Stoneware with hand-glazed detailing

  • Use: Traditional guardian figure, charm of prosperity and hospitality

  • Features: Bulging belly with smooth white glaze, cord-tied sake bottle, straw hat, hand-etched eyes and fur texture

  • Dimensions: 7"W x 8"D x 10"H

  • Condition: Good vintage condition; minor glaze wear consistent with age and folk use

He doesn’t just stand—he greets, guards, and gently grins across time, from an age when pottery told stories instead of just sitting on shelves.

Additional Information
size:
7"W x 8"D x 10"H