VINTAGE Japanese Tanuki Ceramic Donabe Pot with Lid and 福 (Good Fortune) Symbol – Brown and Cream Glaze

Charming vintage Japanese ceramic donabe-style pot featuring an adorable tanuki-inspired face with large round eyes, small ears, and playful facial details. The cream-colored body is decorated with contrasting dark brown accents, giving this traditional Japanese pottery piece a cute and whimsical appearance.

The removable domed lid features a rustic brown glaze with a textured finish and an embossed 福 (fuku) character, meaning "good fortune" or "happiness" in Japanese. This auspicious symbol adds a touch of Japanese culture and tradition to the design, making the pot an especially charming collectible.

The combination of rustic pottery textures, playful tanuki details, and the good fortune symbol makes this piece a lovely addition to a collection of vintage Japanese ceramics. It can also serve as a decorative container or display piece in a Japanese-inspired interior.

The ceramic surface shows natural-looking glaze runs, variations in color, and small areas of discoloration, contributing to its rustic vintage character. [Last photo]

Material: Glazed Ceramic (likely stoneware)

Color: Cream and brown with black facial details

Height: Approx. 12 cm (with lid)

Height without lid: Approx. 8 cm

Width: Approx. 18 cm

Damage: Visible glaze runs, uneven glazing, and small areas of discoloration. Please see photos for details.

Condition: Good (with visible glaze irregularities and minor discoloration)

Important Notice

Please note that as a vintage item, it may have minor imperfections, small spots, or other signs of wear that we might have missed. Variations in glaze color and texture may be part of the original ceramic finishing process. Please carefully review all product photos before purchasing.

The item's suitability for direct heat, stovetop cooking, food contact, microwave use, and dishwasher use has not been verified. 

We are a company with an official state permit, known as Kobutsu Sho, for trading second-hand goods. All products are authentic and sold in accordance with Japanese law.