Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tanuki Statue Abundance & Prosperity 15"H Ainu indicating the piece was never

indicating the piece was never put into use

Beautifully decorated with gold Makie in traditional motifs of paulownia (Kiri tree) leaf and flowers on a wavy shore

Hotei’s open smile and red-accented lips

Bizen (modern Okayama)

Rayskin (samegawa) grip bound with twisted wire ribs

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tanuki Statue Abundance & Prosperity 15"H Ainu indicating the piece was neverThis is a vintage Japanese ceramic statue of a lucky Tanuki usually found at the entrance of businesses. The tanuki is a native animal to Japan resembling in some ways a raccoon and often called a "raccoon dog". Height = 15" Width = 13" Depth = 10" Weight = 12lbs 13oz