{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-ceramic-tanuki-couple-statue","title":"Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tanuki Couple Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eI always find Tanuki statues like this hilarious! I love the pose on this one. The hand on the back is so sweet. A nice small ceramic example. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a great early Studio Ghibli Animation called PomPoko that wonderfully depicts these creatures, I highly recommend it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 21cm wide x 10cm deep x 23cm tall. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52027960656177,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Vintage_Japanese_Tanuki-6.jpg?v=1762685379","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/vintage-japanese-ceramic-tanuki-couple-statue","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}