Japan Antique Handmade Magical White Fox Inari from Temple 90 Years Old

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Japan Antique Handmade Magical White Fox Inari from Temple 90 Years Old

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Japan, a fine tall white ceramic shrine guardian in the form of Inari fox on pedestal with over-glaze enamels, Meiji to Taisho period (1900-1930). Original patina from good age. This is a shrine guardian in the form of Inari on pedestal decorated with over-glaze enamels. Inari, the magical fox each clutches a precious object in its mouth Dimensions: 15 inches high. Provenance: Private collection Fukuoka. Ex Shinto shrine. Wonderful sinuous castings, old patina and rare opportunity. History: Kitsune (IPA: [kitsune] (listen)) is the Japanese word for fox. Foxes are a common subject of Japanese folklore; in English, kitsune refers to them in this context. Stories depict them as intelligent beings and as possessing magical abilities that increase with their age and wisdom. According to Yo¯kai folklore, all foxes have the ability to shape shift into men or women. While some folktales speak of kitsune employing this ability to trick others as foxes in folklore often do other stories portray them as faithful guardians, friends, lovers and wives. Foxes and human beings lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto kami or spirit and serve as its messengers. This role has reinforced the fox's supernatural significance. The more tails a kitsune has they may have as many as nine the older, wiser and more powerful it is. Because of their potential power and influence, some people make offerings to them as to a deity. (Thank you to Wikipedia). Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Enameled,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128926807933