Vtg Japanese Ceramic Dog Zodiac Decoration
This is a vintage Japanese ceramic figurine of a dog in a pale green color mimicking jade. The figurine comes with a black plastic stand topped with a red fabric, a gold decorative folding screen, and a wooden sign with Japanese characters on it. This set comes in a paper box.
Dog, or inu, 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), gold, red, black
- Ceramic, paper, wood, resin, fabric
- 1992
- Characters: 寿 kotobuki long life, 玉喜作 tamaki-saku work by Tamaki, 平成4年新年交礼会 heisei 4nen shinnen koureikai New Year's party Heisei 4 (1992)
- Item weight: 665 grams
- Packed weight: 965 grams
- Dog only approx. 20 cm long x 7.5 cm wide x 14 cm tall. Full set in display approx. 27 cm long x 16 cm wide x 20 cm tall.
- Good condition. Some marks on the figurine. Discoloration on the back of the folding screen. Some stains on the red fabric. 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.
