Shigaraki Ware Lucky Raccoon Ornament - 22 cm / 信楽焼 たぬき g26-8 while the hand-painted vortex pattern

while the hand-painted vortex pattern gently draws the eye inward

a detail that carries a quietly layered meaning

and sharp silhouette

■ Capacity: 65 ml

- Sake Cup: Diameter 5 cm x Height 4

Shigaraki Ware Lucky Raccoon Ornament - 22 cm / 信楽焼 たぬき g26-8 while the hand-painted vortex patternIntroducing 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