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Decorative Tanuki 狸 Statue, Shigaraki Pottery, Shōwa Period, Japan.

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Cheerful Tanuki Statue made from Shigaraki Pottery, Shōwa era, Japan.

This Tanuki statue, crafted from Shigaraki clay, represents a mythical creature from Japanese folklore.

Dimensions: height 38 cm, width 32 cm, depth 24 cm. The maker's mark is on the back side.

Made from glazed Shigaraki clay, this Tanuki exudes a rustic charm.

The Tanuki is a mischievous Japanese raccoon dog with magical powers, featuring a large belly, an enlarged scrotum, and a sake bottle.

In Japan, Tanuki statues are placed at the entrances of homes, shops, and restaurants for good luck, protection, and prosperity.

Tanuki belong to the yokai, mythical beings known for their mischief, mastery of disguise, and shape-shifting abilities, yet they are also easily tricked.

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Decorative Tanuki 狸 Statue, Shigaraki Pottery, Shōwa Period, Japan.

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