Vtg Japanese Ceramic Zodiac Sheep Figurines
This is a vintage ceramic Japanese set of zodiac figurines, often set out before and after the New Year or as a token of a person's birth year and assigned zodiac animal. Zodiac figurines are a lucky charm that protects the family throughout the year. These two sheep, or hitsuji, figurines have a curvy and cute look. There is a small orange sheep figurine and a big white one; they both have gold details. They come with a black stand, a small wood panel, and a paper folding screen. The set comes in a box.
- White, orange, red, gold, black
- Ceramic, paper, wood, resin
- C1980
- Characters: 招福の干支 shoufuku no eto zodiac animals bringing good fortune, 薬師窯 yakushi-gama Yakushi kiln
- Item weight: 196 grams
- Packed weight: 500 grams
- Full set approx. 16 cm wide x 11 cm long x 11 cm tall
- Orange sheep approx. 6 cm wide x 3.5 cm long x 5 cm tall
- White sheep approx. 8 cm wide x 4.5 cm long x 7 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. Some marks on pottery. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- This statue was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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