Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-392-2)

Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-392-2)

SKU:
25M-392-2
$250.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 11"W x 10 1/2"D x 22"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Tanuki Statue — Ceramic, 1980s, Showa Era
Guardian of Fortune and Playful Spirits

With wide, curious eyes and a belly full of folklore, this delightful Tanuki (狸) invites joy, whimsy, and prosperity into your home. Handcrafted during the 1980s in Japan’s Showa period, the ceramic figure dons his iconic straw hat, a sake bottle in one paw and a promissory ledger in the other—symbols of merriment and commerce, respectively. His slightly startled expression is timelessly charming, frozen mid-mischief like a character who’s just stumbled upon his next adventure.

In Japanese tradition, the tanuki is a yōkai—a supernatural creature known for shapeshifting, generosity, and cheerful mischief. Often placed at shop entrances and home thresholds, he’s believed to bring good fortune to business and protect against bad luck. This particular figure wears a vibrant yellow coat and still retains its original rope detailing, adding warmth and personality to an already enchanting piece.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: Showa period, 1980s

  • Material: Hand-painted ceramic with natural rope accessory

  • Use: Decorative figurine, talisman of luck and commercial success

  • Features: Traditional 8-symbol motif (hat, eyes, smile, belly, sake flask, promissory note, tail, and posture), excellent preserved color, expressive form

  • Dimensions: 11"W x 10 1/2"D x 22"H

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor natural wear consistent with age

With a playful grin and unshakable confidence, this tanuki promises to watch over your space with a heart full of laughter and luck.

Additional Information
size:
11"W x 10 1/2"D x 22"H