Japanese Tanuki Ceramic Figure

Japanese ceramic figure of Tanuki. Literature: the Tanuki is a…
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Japanese ceramic figure of Tanuki. Literature: the Tanuki is a Japanese mythical creature that has been significant in Japanese folklore since ancient times. the legendary tanuki is reputed to be mischievous & jolly, a master of disguise and shapeshifting, but somewhat gullible and absentminded. It is also a common theme in Japanese Art, especially statuary, height 33 cm,

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