"Bunbuku Chagama"

Bunbuku Chagama is a Japanese folktale about a raccoon-dog, or tanuki, that uses its shapeshifting powers to reward its rescuer for his kindness. More of the legend can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunbuku_Chagama

Carved from boxwood, with inlaid buffalo horn eyes.

2 1/8" L x 1 5/16" H