Japanese Chopstick Holder Rest - TANUKI Racoon Badger Dog Ceramic Hashioiki

Description

Tanuki or "Raccoon or Badger Dog" is well known
in Japanese art,
song and especially children's literature.
Tanuki are
real animals
resembling raccoons in both size
and general appearance.
They live on most of the Japanese islands
as well as much of
central Asia and even parts of Eastern Europe
(they have even been spotted in Germany!)
LAST PHOTO IS OF A TANUKI for reference...not included with this listing.
Please look closely at the photos for detail and condition.
This is in very nice condition.
gbn150