Tall Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tanuki Statue, Black & Cream

A tall, slender vintage Japanese ceramic tanuki statue, a wide hat atop its head and a small slip against its chest, symbolizing trust and honesty.

Dark iron-black glaze covers the hat and coat, left unglazed in cream across the face and belly. A Japanese character is inscribed on the chest slip, and a small sake jug tied at the hip carries a second painted character. The form carries a rounded belly and a tall, slender silhouette. Light wear is visible on the glaze.