Japanese 1800s antique BIZEN pottery sake bottle doll Tableware old raccoon dog Edo craft animal ornament H5.9in/H15cm

Japanese 1800s BIZEN antique pottery sake bottle doll Tableware old raccoon dog Edo craft animal ornament H5.9in/H15cm.

A ceramic sake bottle made in the Edo period. In Japan, they are called raccoon dogs.
At the time, tokkuri with a design of a raccoon dog holding sake were sold as souvenirs. The raccoon dog's face is exquisite and cute. The color and luster of Bizen ware over time are also beautiful.
The raccoon dog has a hole in its head.

□ Size: H 5.9in × W 2.6in × D 2.8in （about H15cm×W6.5cm×D7cm ）
□ Weight : 10.1oz (286g)
□ Material : ceramic

condition...
It is in very good condition, There is a drip of glaze in the back hole.

I list antiques that sometimes have chips, rubbings and cracks
as they are very old antiques so please check the images and understand the current
condition before buying.