Japanese Wood Kokeshi Doll Tanuki Vtg Racoon Dog Good Luck Charm Folk Art KF702

 Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Figurine

This vintage Japanese wooden kokeshi doll figurine represents a tanuki, a Japanese racoon dog. Tanukis are good luck charm, often found standing outside bars and restaurants. This carved wood doll has cute round shapes, with some red paint details on ears and forehead. The tanuki is holding a piece of paper with characters in one hand.

• Brown, red, black, white
  
• Wood, paper, string
  
• C1960
• Item weight: 173 grams 
• Packed weight: 373 grams
• Approx. 8 cm long x 7.8 cm wide x 14.5 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Crack on the hat. Missing item in right hand. Some discoloration on strings. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.

• We got this item at the Osu famous antique market in Nagoya, Japan

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