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Figure of a Tanuki Figure of a Tanuki

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Figure of a Tanuki

Hirado Kilns

Art Funded
2010
Dimensions
Height: 10 cm (3 15/16in.)
Presented by
David and Anne Hyatt King through The Art Fund
A 'Tanuki' is a Japanese raccoon dog.

This example dates from the 'golden age' of the Harido Kilns. Such early Hirado ware is known for its fine quality and craftsmanship, and moulded animals like this were a particular speciality.

Porcelain

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Art we’ve helped buy at Museum of East Asian Art

Tureen with the Arms of Pratt
 Acquired 2010
Figure of a Tanuki
 Acquired 2010
Dish with the Arms of Pulteney
 Acquired 1998
1) Gu Vessel, 2) Jue Vessel
 Acquired 2011

Look out for the tureen with the arms of Pratt, made c. 1800, an important acquisition which we helped with in 2010.

In Japan a Tanuki is a kind of racoon dog. The museum's porcelain figure of a Tanuki was given through the Art Fund by David and Anne Hyatt King in 2010.

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