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Small Shigaraki Tanuki Statue | Japanese Raccoon Dog Figurine | Ceramic Lucky Charm | Traditional Pottery | Made in Japan | 20cm Tall

zensemuijapan  
5 out of 5 stars

Item highlights

  • Materials: Pottery
  • Dimensions: Width: 16 Centimeters; Height: 20 Centimeters
  • Vintage: From the 1980s

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This is a **handcrafted ceramic tanuki (raccoon dog) statue** made with traditional Shigaraki pottery techniques in Japan. In Japanese folklore, tanuki figures are considered good luck symbols, often associated with **prosperity, success, and good fortune**.

Despite its compact size (20cm tall), this figure is detailed with classic features: a straw hat, sake flask, and promissory note. It makes a wonderful addition to Japanese decor, garden spaces, or as a unique gift for fans of Asian folk art.

[Approximate Dimensions]
Height: 20cm (7.9 inches)
Width: 16cm (6.3 inches)
Depth: 16cm (6.3 inches)

[Condition]
- No chips, cracks, or visible damage
- Vent hole on back (part of production process)

[Origin]
Made in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

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May include: A ceramic sculpture of a creature's head, featuring a tan and brown color palette. The sculpture has a textured surface with detailed facial features, including a prominent nose, eye, and mouth. The overall design suggests a whimsical or mythological theme.
Translated by Google
See in original language
Translate to English
Sorry, we could not translate this listing to English.

This is a **handcrafted ceramic tanuki (raccoon dog) statue** made with traditional Shigaraki pottery techniques in Japan. In Japanese folklore, tanuki figures are considered good luck symbols, often associated with **prosperity, success, and good fortune**.

Despite its compact size (20cm tall), this figure is detailed with classic features: a straw hat, sake flask, and promissory note. It makes a wonderful addition to Japanese decor, garden spaces, or as a unique gift for fans of Asian folk art.

[Approximate Dimensions]
Height: 20cm (7.9 inches)
Width: 16cm (6.3 inches)
Depth: 16cm (6.3 inches)

[Condition]
- No chips, cracks, or visible damage
- Vent hole on back (part of production process)

[Origin]
Made in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Shipping
We always send the item with a tracking number. So please place an order without any concern on delivery. You can always track the delivery status.
Shipping is only available to the address registered in eBay. If you want us to send another address, please change your address on eBay and then place an order.
Shipping is available from Monday to Friday. Weekends are not available because freight companies are closed.

About Importer's Obligation
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

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  • Era
    Vintage from the 1980s
  • Materials
    Pottery
  • Width
    16 Centimeters
  • Height
    20 Centimeters

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  • Returns and exchanges
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