Origin: Japan (Shigaraki, Shiga)
Age: Showa Period (ca. 1970)
Material: Shigaraki Stoneware
Dimensions: H 66 x W 49 x D 35 cm
Price: $520
Stock #: GV04
Standing at a substantial 66cm, this vintage Showa Era Tanuki is a classic example of Shigaraki-yaki craftsmanship. Hand-moulded with the region's signature coarse, iron-rich clay, he embodies the "Eight Blessings" of good fortune, including the straw hat for protection and a sake flask for virtue. The earthy, textured glaze and cheerful expression make this a perfect statement piece for a garden or shop entrance to invite prosperity.
