Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tanuki Figure Garden A vintage Japanese kokeshi doll

A vintage Japanese kokeshi doll in a Tsugaru style of the Aomori Prefecture

the undyed segments of the thread appear as patterns on the fabric

An antique Japanese multi drawer shop chest with coin slot

A set of five lovely hand-crafted Japanese small plates

A beautiful set of five hand-crafted vintage Japanese side dishes

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tanuki Figure Garden A vintage Japanese kokeshi dollA vintage Japanese ceramic tanuki figure. This figure is modelled seated and clutching a large money bag with a rope tie, and a smaller bag bearing a kanji character at its feet. The surface carries a mottled sandy glaze with dark brown tones throughout. Tanuki (raccoon dogs) are a classical Japanese folkloric symbol, associated with good fortune, hospitality, and a touch of mischief, traditionally displayed at the entrance of homes and businesses as