Japanese Antique Wooden Kiseru Pipe Hand-Carved Tanuki Figure Signed Raccoon dog Imari Ware The subtle red lacquer base

The subtle red lacquer base enhances the iridescent tones of the abalone

This piece is rather uncommon among similar types and is well-suited for displaying a slightly smaller wakizashi or similar sword

Aesthetic: Wabi-sabi / Zen / Mingei (Folk Art style)

but overall the piece remains in good condition for display and collection

Depicts a vengeful warrior spirit

Japanese Antique Wooden Kiseru Pipe Hand-Carved Tanuki Figure Signed Raccoon dog Imari Ware The subtle red lacquer baseJapanese Antique Wooden Kiseru Pipe with Hand Carved Tanuki Figure Signed by Artist KIBC77 Era Meiji period Description This is a traditional Japanese wooden kiseru tobacco pipe, featuring an intricately carved figure of a tanuki (raccoon dog), a creature known in Japanese folklore for bringing good fortune and playful mischief. What makes this piece particularly exceptional is that the entire pipe, including the tanuki figure and stem, is carved from