• Description

Origin: Japan (Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture)

Age: Contemporary (Modern Shigaraki Ware)

Style: Fukuro (Owl) Ornament

Material: Ceramic / Shigaraki Ware Pottery

Dimensions: H 30 x W 18 x D 15 cm

Price: $295

Stock#: GU12

Shipping: Category 3

Handmade Japanese Good Fortune Charm

This delightful ceramic Wise Owl (Fukuro) is an authentic piece of Shigaraki ware, one of Japan's most historic and revered pottery styles. Shigaraki clay is known for its high-quality, coarse texture, which creates a rustic and warm finish highly prized for its wabi-sabi aesthetic.

In Japanese culture, the owl (Fukuro) is considered a powerful charm and symbol of good fortune. Its name is a homophone for two auspicious phrases:

  • Fu-kurō (不苦労) means "no hardship" or "free from hardship."

  • Fuku-rou (福老) means "good fortune" or "prosperity and health."

With its large, expressive eyes and traditional detailing, this Fukuro is believed to bestow wisdom and vigilance, making it a perfect garden ornament or indoor decoration. Place it at an entrance to welcome positive energy and prosperity into your home or business.