Shigaraki Ware Lucky Raccoon Ornament - 21.5 cm - Begging Raccoon / 信楽焼たぬき K8-885 this vase transports you to

this vase transports you to a realm of timeless beauty and tranquillity

as referenced in classical Japanese literature like The Pillow Book and The Tale of Genji

Each piece is carefully finished so you can feel the lightness of a natural maple leaf

Frankincense

Celebrate the essence of Japanese culture with the shouchikubai motif

Shigaraki Ware Lucky Raccoon Ornament - 21.5 cm - Begging Raccoon / 信楽焼たぬき K8-885 this vase transports you toIntroducing the Shigaraki ware Tanuki(Raccoon), a symbol of good fortune and prosperity with a rich history. This charming Raccoon ornament was first crafted by Tetsuzo Fujiwara in the early Meiji period. Inspired by the mystical sound of raccoon drumming on the banks of the Otowa River, Tetsuzo recreated this enchanting image in pottery after returning to Shigaraki. The Shigaraki ware raccoon embodies "Hasso Engi," representing eight phases of