No. 11 Lucky Rake Tanuki Width: 275mm x Depth: 290mm x Height: 345mm Weight: Approximately 3kg Shigaraki-yaki tanuki are said to bring many blessings, including good fortune, luck, winning luck, warding off evil, and prosperity in business. This lucky rake tanuki, in particular, is raking in gold coins, and is a very auspicious tanuki, imbued with the wish to bring in good fortune. Shigaraki-yaki tanuki are also associated with the word "tanuki" (raccoon dog) which sounds like "tanuki" (to pull out others), meaning "to surpass others." This is why they are considered auspicious for business prosperity, good luck, increased fortune, and opening up luck. This tanuki was purchased and cherished by my husband's grandfather and is an antique. My parents, who inherited the tanuki, have retired from their business and would like to pass it on to someone who needs it. Their business went well, and they sold the business upon retirement, achieving better results than they expected (this is just a personal opinion). The adorable expression and humorous appearance make you feel relaxed and healed just by looking at it, and you feel like you're getting good luck energy. The tip of the rake is missing. There is a hole of about 15mm, and it seems like a small rake could be inserted. There are areas where the gold color on the gold coins has peeled off. There are small scratches and chips. Please check the images. When shipping, it will be protected with cushioning material and packed in a recycled cardboard box.