Vtg Japanese Ceramic Ox Zodiac Decoration

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic figurine of an ox in a pale green color mimicking jade. The figurine has a crackle glaze. It comes with a red wooden stand and a wooden sign with Japanese characters on it. This set comes in a paper box.

Ox, or ushi, is one of the twelve signs of Japanese Zodiac (Junishi). There is a sign for each year and a full cycle is repeated after 12 years. It is common to display the year’s sign in the entrance or in the living room in Japan.

• Light green (celadon), red
• Ceramic, wood
• 1980
• Characters: 招福 shofuku bringing happiness, 丑 ushi Ox, 薬師窯 yakushi-gama Yakushi kiln
• Item weight: 870 grams
• Packed weight: 1170 grams
• Ox only approx. 24.4 cm long x 12 cm wide x 11 cm tall. Full set in display approx. 27 cm long x 14 cm wide x 11.5 cm tall.
• Good condition. Writings on the paper box. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• This statue was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.