{"product_id":"vintage-hand-made-japanese-ceramic-round-tanuki-statue","title":"Vintage Hand made Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Round Tanuki Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely hand made tanuki statue with a very round form and sweet expression.\u003cbr\u003eMade in the famed Shigaraki region just 1hr from Kyoto. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have one at our front door as in the tradition in Japan. Tanuki (racoon dogs) are mischievous creatures in Shinto folklore, with the ability to shape shift into other forms.\u003cbr\u003eThey are seen as good luck symbols and are often placed out the front of houses and shops to bring good luck.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a great early Studio Ghibli Animation called PomPoko that wonderfully depicts these creatures, I highly recommend it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften mass produced tanuki are formed in a mould and lack the hand of the maker, this one has all the evidence of a hand made sculpture, from the hand formed hat tie, to the finger marks inside and the carved fur detail. An exceptionally creative and expressive piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFound on my last trip to Kyoto in May 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 26cm wide x 22cm deep x 24cm tall. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54419173310769,"sku":"KH0011","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Antique_Japanese_Ceramic_Tanuki_Statue-01.jpg?v=1780570464","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/vintage-hand-made-japanese-ceramic-round-tanuki-statue","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}