Japanese Ceramic Zodiac Dragon Figurine Vtg Tatsu Green Celadon Boxed ST18 mug The bottom is imperfection

The bottom is imperfection

There is a red signature stamp on the bottom (九谷 kutani)

It has a poem in the center and the whole composition is painted inside a fan shape

chrysanthemum on the bowl

Japanese Ceramic Zodiac Dragon Figurine Vtg Tatsu Green Celadon Boxed ST18 mug The bottom is imperfectionVtg Japanese Ceramic Zodiac Dragon Figurine This is a vintage ceramic Japanese zodiac figurine often set out before and after the New Year or as a token of a person's birth year and assigned zodiac animal. Zodiac figurines are a lucky charm that protects the family throughout the year. This dragon, or tatsu, figurine has a very curvy look and is coated in a plain glossy celadon green glaze. It comes with a black stand and a small wood panel. The set