Japanese Antique Stone Statue TanoKami Rice Field God Garden Idol 14kg SDB138 Imari Ware A fine example of Japanese

A fine example of Japanese mingei (folk craft) that embodies both practicality and aesthetic charm

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This "rusty" look is a cherished characteristic of vintage iron gardenware

In Japanese tradition

Japanese Antique Stone Statue TanoKami Rice Field God Garden Idol 14kg SDB138 Imari Ware A fine example of JapaneseDescription Item Details This is a substantial Japanese antique stone statue depicting "Ta no Kami" (The God of the Rice Field), affectionately known in southern Kyushu dialects as "Tanokansa." Subject: A folk deity of agriculture and fertility, traditionally placed at the edge of rice paddies to ensure a bountiful harvest. Iconography: The figure is carved wearing a traditional peasant's hood (cowl) and holds a large rice scoop (Shamoji) or pestle,