Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-392-5)

Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-392-5)

SKU:
25M-392-5
$70.00
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Size: 6 1/2" x 6"D x 10 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Shigaraki Tanuki Figure — 1980s, Showa Era
Guardian of Good Fortune in Gentle Honey-Glaze

Round-bellied and bright-eyed, this standing tanuki exudes an almost childlike optimism. His soft honey-colored glaze, lightly speckled from the Shigaraki kiln’s fiery embrace, lends warmth to every curve—from inquisitive ears to the plump belly that promises prosperity. In one paw he clasps a sake flask, in the other a wooden placard inscribed with shōfuku (招福) for “inviting fortune,” reminding all who pass that merriment and abundance walk hand-in-hand.

Created in Japan’s storied ceramic village during the lively 1980s, the figure balances folklore and craftsmanship. Subtle brush shading along the flanks suggests fur; delicate modeling around the eyes imparts a twinkle of mischief. Equal parts talisman and conversation piece, he’s ready to welcome guests at an entryway, watch over a bar cart, or add whimsical serenity to a Zen-inspired nook.

  • Origin: Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

  • Era: Showa period, c. 1980s

  • Material: Stoneware with hand-applied glazes

  • Use: Lucky charm, interior accent, collector’s folk figure

  • Features:

    • Cream-to-amber glaze with kiln speckling

    • Sake flask (tokkuri) and account book (shobo)

    • Expressive sculpted eyes and textured fur details

  • Dimensions: 6 1/2" x 6"D x 10 1/2"H

  • Condition: Good vintage condition; minor glaze rubs at base edges consistent with age

Place him where laughter lingers, and let his mellow glow pour a steady stream of welcome into your everyday rituals.

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size:
6 1/2" x 6"D x 10 1/2"H