Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-392-6)

Vintage Japanese Raccoon — Ceramic, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-392-6)

SKU:
25M-392-6
$100.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 9 1/2"W x 6 1/2"D x 14"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Description

Vintage Shigaraki Tanuki Statue — 1980s, Showa Era
The Joyful Wanderer with Eyes Full of Wonder

With his wide-eyed gaze and perpetual grin, this vintage Shigaraki tanuki radiates warmth, curiosity, and a bit of playful mischief. Cloaked in a straw hat and wrapped in an earthy brown glaze that melts into a creamy white belly, he carries all the symbols of fortune—a sake flask, a promissory note, and an aura of cheerfulness that has charmed generations across Japan. This folk figure isn’t just pottery; he’s a joyful companion, ready to bring abundance and protection wherever he stands.

Crafted in the 1980s in the historic kilns of Shigaraki, this ceramic raccoon dog (tanuki) showcases remarkable detailing—from his fuzzy brows and expressive snout to the delicate rope that loops around his neck. He’s the embodiment of the eight lucky traits of tanuki folklore: hat for protection, eyes for decision-making, smile for charm, belly for boldness, sake for virtue, and more. Whether standing sentinel at a genkan or perched on a display shelf, he promises to invite happiness with every glance.

  • Origin: Shigaraki, Japan

  • Era: 1980s, Showa Era

  • Material: Glazed ceramic

  • Use: Decorative folk talisman; indoor/outdoor lucky figure

  • Features:

    • Detailed straw hat and ceramic rope necklace

    • Sake jug (徳利 tokkuri) and promissory note (通 tsū)

    • Expressive eyes and whimsical charm

  • Dimensions: 9 1/2"W x 6 1/2"D x 14"H

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with vibrant glaze and no cracks

Let this watchful little wanderer guide fortune to your door and joy into your home, one curious glance at a time.

Additional Information
size:
9 1/2"W x 6 1/2"D x 14"H