Tanuki Statue - White

A palm-sized tanuki ready to decorate your room, sit on your desk or closet, or can even be used to hold dry flowers!

These Shigaraki tanuki are made in the Shiga prefecture, which has one of the six oldest kilns in Japan. It is a famous talisman for prosperous business 

Material: ceramics
Size: 8 cm x 7 cm x 5.5 cm

The features on the statue are “hassoengi“（八相縁), representing the eight signs of good luck.

• A hat to protect yourself from trouble and unexpected accidents.
• Big eyes help you observe and pay attention to everything around you to make the right decisions.
• A smiley face represents friendliness and being kind to others.
• Their wine bottle contains Japanese sake (rice wine) with the meaning of learning the qualities and character of a person who does not have to worry about eating.
• The book is a place to record cash in and out. This is an important item to create trust when borrowing money with the desire to build a trusting relationship between people.
• The belly drum represents a steady, calm, and daring attitude when handling situations.
• The “golden bags” represent luck that will get better and better and create more and more money or fortune.
• Their big tail helps to support the balance of the body, implying stability. It also represents the end, so it also has another meaning of wishing everything to end firmly.