Vintage ceramic folk figurine. This heartwarming Japanese ceramic folk craft captures a tender moment between an elderly couple, arm-in-arm and full of quiet joy. Carefully hand-painted and sculpted in traditional attire, this piece reflects themes of companionship, longevity, and everyday happiness rooted deeply in Japanese culture.
The man wears a gray kimono and a red cap, holding a sake jug labeled with the kanji 酒 (sake, alcohol), a symbol of celebration and warmth. The woman is dressed in a brown and teal kimono adorned with floral motifs and carries a purple drawstring pouch.
Elderly Couple Figures are often seen in Japanese folk crafts to express. Long life (寿 / kotobuki) The sake bottle hints at festivity or a shared drink, often associated with gratitude and connection in Japanese life. This piece is influenced by mingei (民芸) tradition — Japan’s folk art movement that emphasizes beauty in the everyday and handmade.
