Japanese Antique Stone Statue TanoKami Rice Field God Garden Idol 14kg SDB138 Karatsu Ware obsidian-black color and a remarkable

obsidian-black color and a remarkable natural luster

Symbolism: In Japan

Surface: The bronze exhibits a deep

it is understood as a practical indicator showing which side of the textile was intended to be the front during use—a functional detail that reflects its everyday role as a working cloth

it has a distinctive presence that blends quiet Japanese atmosphere with an unusual sense of tension and character

Japanese Antique Stone Statue TanoKami Rice Field God Garden Idol 14kg SDB138 Karatsu Ware obsidian-black color and a remarkableDescription 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,