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Japanese Antique Object 'Shigaraki Tanuki', 1950s
About the Item
This is an object called 'Shigaraki Tanuki' which was made around 1960s.
It was made in a town called Shigaraki in Shiga prefecture in Japan.
It is made with porcelain. Tanuki is a Japanese racoon and it has 8 fortunes meanings.
1)The Hat: The big hat protects you from disasters. Be prepare regularly.
2)Big eyes: Big eyes can look through others and can judge correctly. Also be attentive, has consideration to others.
3)Smile: Don’t forget to smile
4)Big belly : Shall have calmness and boldness.
5)Passbook: Credibility is important. Build a trustworthy relationship.
6)Moneybag: Have a economic fortune. (testicles in slung term of Japanese is ?? (gold ball))
7)Big tail: All is well that ends well.
8)Sake bottle: Let’s have a natural virtue. (In Japan, we have a word called “nominucation”. Nomu means to drink in Japanese). Drink and make communication with people.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
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- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6325234267252
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