Ceramic Mouse Figure by Shirō, Japan
A Japanese ceramic 'Mouse Figure by Shirō', fired using traditional Japanese pottery techniques, with a distinctive form that shows the craftsman's accomplished handwork. The mouse wears a green-glazed kimono and holds a rolled cloth, in a finely rendered anthropomorphic pose full of narrative and artistic charm. In Japanese culture the mouse symbolises prosperity, wisdom and wealth, and represents the year of the Rat (ne) in the Chinese zodiac, making it suitable as a good-luck ornament or collector's piece. Its glaze flows naturally, conveying the texture and character of hand-fired pottery. Whether displayed at home, in a study or as an accent in a commercial space, it brings a distinctive Japanese atmosphere.