Antique Hand Carved Japanese Tanuki Raccoon Dog Wood Sculpture
Antique Hand Carved Japanese Tanuki Raccoon Dog Wood Sculpture. Hand carved burl wood sculpture of a robed tanuki. The ball at the front of the sculpture looks to be burl. Prominent during the edo period, tanuki sculptures came from the Japanese folklore surrounding the animal being a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. In good condition with wear consistent with age. Refer to photos for details.
Size: 9.75”H x 6.75”W x 6.5”D
Antique Hand Carved Japanese Tanuki Raccoon Dog Wood Sculpture. Hand carved burl wood sculpture of a robed tanuki. The ball at the front of the sculpture looks to be burl. Prominent during the edo period, tanuki sculptures came from the Japanese folklore surrounding the animal being a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. In good condition with wear consistent with age. Refer to photos for details.
Size: 9.75”H x 6.75”W x 6.5”D
Antique Hand Carved Japanese Tanuki Raccoon Dog Wood Sculpture. Hand carved burl wood sculpture of a robed tanuki. The ball at the front of the sculpture looks to be burl. Prominent during the edo period, tanuki sculptures came from the Japanese folklore surrounding the animal being a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. In good condition with wear consistent with age. Refer to photos for details.
Size: 9.75”H x 6.75”W x 6.5”D
