Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tanuki Statue Abundance & Prosperity 12"H Haribako when sharpened will go though

when sharpened will go though bamboo with ease or anything else for that matter

Some separation from movement of the wood

It was used in its day as a futon cover

It measures about 3" (7

Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine keyaki wood and its century old original patina

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tanuki Statue Abundance & Prosperity 12"H Haribako when sharpened will go thoughThis is a vintage Japanese ceramic statue of a lucky Tanuki usually found at the entrance of businesses. The tanuki is a native animal to Japan resembling in some ways a raccoon and often called a "raccoon dog". Height = 12" (30. 5cm) Diameter = 7" (18cm) Weight = 6lbs 9oz