{"product_id":"ft602-yakushigama-white-tiger-eto-figurine-薬師窯","title":"FT602 - Yakushigama White Tiger Eto Figurine 薬師窯","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Japanese White Tiger (白虎 \/ Byakko) zodiac figurine made by Yakushigama (薬師窯), featuring a powerful yet charming interpretation of the tiger, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger is depicted in a confident crouching pose, with its mouth open in a protective roar and its beautifully sculpted body emphasizing strength and determination. Finished in a soft matte white, the figurine is decorated with elegant golden eyes, a curled golden tail and a vivid red character 天 (Ten), meaning “Heaven,” painted on its side. The contrast between the white body and metallic gold details gives the piece a particularly refined and auspicious appearance. It rests on a traditional red felt cushion, enhancing its ceremonial character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese tradition, the Tiger (寅 \/ Tora) is associated with courage, strength, protection and the power to ward off evil. The white tiger, known as Byakko (白虎), is also one of the Four Celestial Guardians (Shijin \/ 四神) in East Asian mythology, representing the western direction and symbolizing divine protection. The character 天 further evokes a connection with heaven, adding another layer of spiritual symbolism to this distinctive ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Yakushigama (薬師窯), a renowned Japanese ceramic maker rooted in the historic pottery traditions of Seto, Aichi Prefecture, a region with more than 1,000 years of ceramic heritage. Yakushigama is celebrated for its traditional Japanese zodiac figurines, auspicious ornaments and folk-inspired ceramics, combining time-honoured symbolism with expressive craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 10 x 6 x 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58754106949963,"sku":"FT602","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_053b1281-f047-4653-baee-ef548774f68a.jpg?v=1791473285","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/ft602-yakushigama-white-tiger-eto-figurine-%e8%96%ac%e5%b8%ab%e7%aa%af","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}