Rare Vintage Tanuki Daruma Statue, Hand-Crafted

This is a Shigaraki ware Tanuki Daruma figurine, a good lick charm.

This figure combines the symbolism of two Japanese figures : the tanuki (racoon dog) and the daruma doll.

Tanuki (raccoon dog) figures made from Shigaraki ware, a type of sturdy, earthy pottery from the Shigaraki region of Japan. These statues are popular for their symbolism of good luck, prosperity, and protection and are often placed outside businesses or homes.