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Mitsui Pottery Inc.
| Address | 1084 Dachi-chou Toki-shi Gifu, JAPAN ZIP:509-5401 |
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| Representative Name | Toshihiro Fujii |
| Annual Revenue | closed |
| No. of Employees | 5 |
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Shigaraki ware Animal Ornament Japanese Raccoon 29 x 23 x 34cm
SD item code:7994175
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No.11 FUKUYUKU Raccoon 29 x 23 x 34 cm
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11号福々狸 29×23×34cm
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1 pc /set
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29 x 23 x 34 cm
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Country of manufacture: Japan
Material / component: ceramic
Package: Delivered in eco-friendly packaging.
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Description
| Shigaraki ware is produced around Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, and is one of the six oldest kilns in Japan! Shigaraki ware is made of strong clay, and is characterized by its rustic texture, which is a product of the richness of nature as it is! It is appreciated for various occasions such as hospitality, gifts and souvenirs for people overseas, etc.! [The Birth of Shigaraki Ware Tanuki The first person who started making tanuki ornaments was Tetsuzo Fujiwara, the first generation of Tetsuzo Fujiwara, who founded Raccoon Ann in the early Meiji period. One moonlit night, when Tetsuzo was young and training at a Kiyomizu-yaki pottery in Kyoto*, he heard the sound of tanuki drumming on the banks of the Otowa River. on the bank of the Otowa River. When he told this to his master, he was told that only one tanuki in a hundred could hear this drumming, and he came up with the idea of recreating this image in pottery, After returning to Shigaraki, he started making tanuki pottery, which is said to be the beginning of Shigaraki ware tanuki. Eight-phase auspiciousness to bring good fortune Shigaraki ware tanuki represents a good omen called "Happo Engi" (eight phases of good luck), Each of the following has its own meaning: hat*eye*smile*tokuto*bookbook*big belly*golden pouch*tail. [Kasa]. It protects you from misfortune and evil. [Eyes] With large eyes, they pay attention to their surroundings and make correct decisions. [Smile] Always smiling will lead to prosperous business. [Virtue] To acquire human virtue, so that you will not have trouble eating and drinking (good business). [Passbook] To build a trustworthy relationship with customers. [Big belly] To be calm and bold in decision making. [money bag] For good fortune in money. [tail] All's well that ends well. Everything ends well. Please click here to order our product catalog with approximately 20,000 items. |
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| Shipping Method | Estimated Arrival |
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| Sea Mail | From Jun.24th to Aug.26th |
| Air Mail | From Jun.6th to Jun.10th |
| EMS | From Jun.5th to Jun.10th |
| Pantos Express | From Jun.9th to Jun.12th |
| DHL | From Jun.5th to Jun.9th |
| UPS | From Jun.5th to Jun.9th |
| FedEx | From Jun.5th to Jun.9th |
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Some trading conditions may be applicable only in Japan.
Due to the nature of pottery, there may be variations in color. Also, the size may vary slightly due to shrinkage of the clay. Please enjoy the different appearance of each piece. [About Stock]
We share inventory with some manufacturers. We update our inventory regularly, but it may be temporarily out of stock. However, there may be times when we have no choice but to cancel your order due to a temporary shortage of stock. Please contact us if you would like to know the latest stock status. |
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Shigaraki ware is made of strong clay, and is characterized by its rustic texture, which is a product of the richness of nature as it is!
It is appreciated for various occasions such as hospitality, gifts and souvenirs for people overseas, etc.!
[The Birth of Shigaraki Ware Tanuki
The first person who started making tanuki ornaments was Tetsuzo Fujiwara, the first generation of Tetsuzo Fujiwara, who founded Raccoon Ann in the early Meiji period.
One moonlit night, when Tetsuzo was young and training at a Kiyomizu-yaki pottery in Kyoto*, he heard the sound of tanuki drumming on the banks of the Otowa River.
on the bank of the Otowa River.
When he told this to his master, he was told that only one tanuki in a hundred could hear this drumming, and he came up with the idea of recreating this image in pottery,
After returning to Shigaraki, he started making tanuki pottery, which is said to be the beginning of Shigaraki ware tanuki.
Eight-phase auspiciousness to bring good fortune
Shigaraki ware tanuki represents a good omen called "Happo Engi" (eight phases of good luck),
Each of the following has its own meaning: hat*eye*smile*tokuto*bookbook*big belly*golden pouch*tail.
[Kasa].
It protects you from misfortune and evil.
[Eyes]
With large eyes, they pay attention to their surroundings and make correct decisions.
[Smile]
Always smiling will lead to prosperous business.
[Virtue]
To acquire human virtue, so that you will not have trouble eating and drinking (good business).
[Passbook]
To build a trustworthy relationship with customers.
[Big belly]
To be calm and bold in decision making.
[money bag]
For good fortune in money.
[tail]
All's well that ends well. Everything ends well.
Please click here to order our product catalog with approximately 20,000 items.
コシの強い陶土を使用しており、自然の豊かさをそのまま活かした、素朴な土の風合いが特徴！
おもてなしや海外の方への贈り物やお土産など様々な場面で喜ばれます！
《信楽焼たぬき》の誕生
たぬきの置物を最初に作り始めたのは、明治初期創業「狸庵」初代の藤原銕造(ふじわら てつぞう)氏。
銕造氏が若くして京都・清水焼の窯元で修業していたある月夜の晩、たぬきたちが「ポンポコポン」と
音羽川の河原で腹鼓を打っていたという夢のような不思議な体験をした。
そのことを親方に話すと『何人に一人しか聞けぬたぬきの腹鼓だ』と教えられ、その姿を焼き物で再現しようと思いつき、
信楽に帰郷後、たぬきの焼き物を作り始めたのが《信楽焼たぬき》の始まりと言われています。
福を呼び込む『八相縁起』
信楽焼たぬきは『八相縁起(はっそうえんぎ)』と呼ばれる縁起を表しており、
笠・目・笑顔・徳利・通い帳・大きなお腹・金袋・尻尾にはそれぞれ意味があります。
【笠】
災難や悪事を避け、身を守ってくれる。
【目】
大きな目で周囲に気を配り、正しい判断をする。
【笑顔】
いつも笑顔でいることで商売繁盛につながる。
【徳利】
人徳を身につけ、飲食に困らない(商売が上手にいく)ように。
【通い帳】
お客様との信頼関係を上手く築けるように。
【大きなお腹】
冷静さと大胆な決断力を持つ。
【金袋】
金運に恵まれるように。
【尻尾】
終わりよければ全てよし。何事もしっかりした終わり方を。
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