Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tanuki Statue
This is a vintage ceramic tanuki (raccoon dog) statue. Tanuki are a popular symbol of success and good luck and are often found outside businesses. Like on most statues of this kind, the tanuki is holding a sake bottle in one hand and a bankbook or ledger in the other. It is light brown and gray.
- Brown, gray
- Ceramic, yakimono
- C1960
- Item weight: 1121 grams
- Packed weight: 1621 grams
- Approx. 14 cm long x 15 cm wide x 20 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- This statue was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
