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This listing is for a large Seto-ware okimono made around 30-40 years ago.  It was made from a slip mould and moulded to resemble a growling tiger. It is coated in yellow glaze with drips of yellow glaze with a greenish tinge over the top. This piece was most likely made to commemorate the Year of the Tiger back in either 1986 or 1998.  It is unsigned and doesn’t come with a box. 

Seto-ware was originally used to describe ceramics that were produced in and around the village of Seto, in Aichi Prefecture. The soil around the city contains good quality porcelain clay as well as silica for making glass. Among the major kiln groups established by the Kamakura period only those at Seto developed the deliberately applied glaze instead of the old natural ash glaze. The rich Seto glaze was perfected during the fifteenth century, and later adopted by potters of Mino Province. Seto is currently the largest producer of ceramic novelties, such as animal and bird okimono, dolls, ashtrays, and vases.

Japanese okimono figurines are decorative items used for display purposes. Junishi okimono are those commemorating the twelve animals and mythological beasts from the astrological calendar. The Japanese astrological calendar is known as eto, and the twelve creatures are called junishi. The Zodiac’s popularity peaked during the Edo Era, and it was then that junishi okimono production became more widespread. These days, potters and production kilns produce hundreds of junishi each year to welcome the coming New Year. These are often displayed in shops, restaurants, people’s homes, and tea rooms.

Size

H.19.7cm (7.7”) x L.39cm (15.3”) x W.13.8cm (5.4”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition aside from a small rattle inside.

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**USA: SAL Sea Mail (approx. 10-12 weeks), an upgrade for EMS Express (10-15 days) available for an additional 5100 yen.

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**Asia: SAL Sea Mail (approx. 6-8 weeks), an upgrade for EMS Express (7-10 days) available for an additional 2050 yen.

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