Vtg Japanese Ceramic Zodiac Dragon Figurine
This is a vintage ceramic Japanese zodiac figurine 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. This dragon, or tatsu, figurine has a very curvy look and is coated in a plain glossy celadon green glaze. It comes with a black stand and a small wood panel. The set comes in a box.
- Green
- Ceramic, resin, wood
- C1980
- Charcaters: 招福の干支 shoufuku no eto zodiac animals bringing good fortune, 薬師窯 yakushi-gama Yakushi kiln
- Item weight: 230 grams
- Packed weight: 530 grams
- On stand approx. 13 cm wide x 7.5 cm long x 14.5 cm tall (figurine itself is approx. 11 cm wide x 4 cm long x 13.5 cm tall)
- Good condition considering its age. 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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