Shigaraki Ceramic Tanuki Sake Bottle

A traditional Japanese Shigaraki ware ceramic tanuki, designed as a decorative sake bottle, known as a tokkuri. The tanuki is a familiar symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Japanese folklore. Finished in a dark glaze with finely textured fur and a removable straw hat, this playful piece combines traditional pottery with everyday functionality.
 
These are older pieces and may show signs of age, scratches, surface marks or use consistent with their history.