Japanese Antique Stone Statue TanoKami Rice Field God Garden Idol 14kg SDB138 Karatsu Ware It depicts a dramatic scene

It depicts a dramatic scene of a samurai and a traditional beauty

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

associated with good fortune and safe return

with deep crevices and distinct rock layers

known as "Hyoshigi

Japanese Antique Stone Statue TanoKami Rice Field God Garden Idol 14kg SDB138 Karatsu Ware It depicts a dramatic sceneDescription 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,