Decorative Tanuki Statue, 'Daikokuten', Shigaraki, Shōwa Period, Japan.

This cheerful sitting Tanuki statue, crafted in the 1980s, features a playful design inspired by Japanese folklore. The Tanuki is holding a mallet from which golden coins appear to spill, a detail reminiscent of Daikokuten, the Japanese god of wealth and good fortune.

Dimensions: height 26 cm, width 25 cm, depth 18 cm.

This unique piece brings a touch of charm, luck, and Japanese tradition to your home or garden. Tanuki statues, with their iconic features like the round belly and sake bottle, are symbols of hospitality, abundance, and prosperity. Traditionally placed at entrances of homes or shops, they serve as guardians and bringers of good fortune.

This Tanuki statue is a delightful and meaningful accent for any space or garden.