Ceramic toothpick holder in the shape of a tanuki/badger. Tanuki/Badger is made of both glazed and unglazed ceramic - the darker portion depicting fur and facial features is glazed. Tanuki/Badger is depicted sitting up with front legs by sides, back legs are not seen. Tail is not depicted. The tanuki/badger has a large round stomach of unglazed ceramic. Hole for toothpicks is in back of tanuki's/badger's head.