Vintage Japanese Tanuki "Raccoon-dog" Ceramic Statue 10” Kashigata The reverse is decorated with

The reverse is decorated with simple ribbon-knot motifs in underglaze blue

1800-1850) Japanese hairpiece called a kushi

Bamboo and Plum

while in one hand he holds a scroll engraved with tiny characters

In production during the 1950's through 1980's this markers mark is likely from the 1970's

Vintage Japanese Tanuki "Raccoon-dog" Ceramic Statue 10” Kashigata The reverse is decorated withThis is Vintage Japanese ceramic Tanuki statue, usually used to bring good luck to businesses and prosperity in life. Makes a great garden piece or household decoration. Native hand painted ceramics. A character of legend and many stories going back centuries with super human qualities and talents. Height = 10 Width = 8 Depth = 7