Kutani Lucky Frog Figurine｜Black Ceramic Frog with Left Hand Raised for Fortune & Protection

Kutani Lucky Frog “Welcome Home, Fortune Returns”

Bring an elegant balance of serenity and sophistication into your home with this handcrafted Kutani-yaki lucky frog figurine.

Raising its left hand to invite prosperity, new connections, and business success, this frog carries the bold character “福” (fuku, meaning “good fortune”)—offering blessings with quiet dignity. Its open mouth represents the beginning sound “A” from “A-Un,” symbolizing the first call of happiness entering your space.

Symbolism in the Design

• Frog (Kaeru) – A traditional Japanese charm for safe return and good fortune.

• Mount Fuji – Eternal happiness and strength.

• Crane & Turtle – Longevity and prosperity.

• Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Waves) – Peaceful and harmonious living.

These auspicious motifs embody the spirit of Japanese culture in one meaningful piece.

Artistic Features

• Color: Deep glossy black, representing protection, warding off misfortune, and bringing calm strength.

• Technique: Decorated with raised-paint Kutani techniques, creating a luxurious shine and textured depth.

A Meaningful Gift

• Compact, hand-sized figurine (approx. 11cm tall).

• Unique facial expression and patterns—no two are alike.

• Perfect for housewarmings, business openings, birthdays, or as a heartfelt cultural gift.

Product Details

• Origin: Kutani-yaki, Japan

• Size: approx. 95mm (W) × 95mm (D) × 105mm (H)

• Weight: approx. 250g (±50g)
  

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  About our store :
  We are a select store with a long history, with a physical store in Akasaka, Tokyo.
  We carefully select and sell wonderful products from all over Japan.

  Because of its location in Akasaka, Tokyo, the store is visited by a great number of foreigners living in Japan and tourists from abroad.
  The products we sell are purchased by the owner of the store, who is a connoisseur of ceramics and crafts, after thoroughly examining the products. In this sense, we are distinct from souvenir stores in many tourist destinations in Japan.
  If you are able to select and purchase a wonderful Japanese craft from our selection, and if you are satisfied with the quality of the products, it will be worthwhile for us to carefully select and purchase them.

  Craft Ogawa, Specialty Store
  Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan
  Mail:  craft.gallery.ogawa@gmail.com