Japanese Inu Hariko Paper Mache Zodiac Dog Vtg Large Traditional Craft BD980 oval This is a typical ceramic

This is a typical ceramic mortar commonly used in Japan

Small imperfection on the inside bottom of the plate

The title of the print is "難波屋おきた" Tea shop clerk

It is a sango or yongo size sake bottle with a more general volume

scenes from history and folk tales

Japanese Inu Hariko Paper Mache Zodiac Dog Vtg Large Traditional Craft BD980 oval This is a typical ceramicVintage Japanese Hariko Zodiac Dog This is a vintage dog sculpture made of paper mache (hariko). This dog is a cute classic example of traditional craftwork and excellent decoration. The body is white and black with red painted clothes featuring a red and pink flower, most likely a peony. It has bright blue eyes with a curled tail. There are seeds or beans inside so it rattles. This little dog also acts as an amulet for protection. Red, black, pink,