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Inari Kitsune

Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine smaller hand carved stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a handsome simple manner, Showa
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japan Fine Pair Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune, Early 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and rare pair (2) of antique bronze shrine fox Inari kitsune, Taisho (1912-1926) era
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Katori-Shi, 12
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Japan Rare Pair of Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
granite stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple Art Deco manner, Taisho period. This pair
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Japan Important Cast Bronze Kitsune "Double Inari Fox" Temple Stamp, 1869
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an important cast bronze "Double Inari Fox" Kitsune temple stamp, 1869 A rare stamp
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Japan Pair of Hand Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple
Located in South Burlington, VT
rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto kami
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Japan Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Stone Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Temple
Located in South Burlington, VT
, a fine tall and rare pair of hand carved granite stone fox kitsune carved in a pleasing sinuous Art
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Pair of Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune from Japanese Inari Shrine, Best in Class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and rare pair of bronze shrine fox kitsune, Taisho period (1912-1926). Dimensions
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Pair of Japanese Miniature Wooden Foxes, Inari Shrine Guardians, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Japanese carved miniature wooden foxes (Kitsune)), Inari Shrine Guardians, 19th century
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Japan Antique Handmade Magical White Fox Inari from Temple 90 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Japan Pair of Hand Cast Bronze Fox Kitsune Art Deco, Best in Class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine tall and rare pair of bronze fox kitsune hand cast in a pleasing sinuous Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple manner, Showa period. Dimensions: 12inches tall and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
granite stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple Art Deco manner, Showa period. It is signed
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone Inari fox kitsune carved in a pleasing simple Art Deco manner, dating to the early 1900s. It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Rare Large Antique Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Fushimi Shrine Kyoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone kami god, Inari fox kitsune carved by an expert Japanese carver, Meiji period, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Rare Pair of Pottery Kitsunes of Inari Okami Shrine Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a pair of Japanese kitsune statues on plinth made from molded pottery. In Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Japanese Antique Tall White Foxes Kitsune Pair, Rare Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
kitsune, Taisho period, circa 1920. Hard to find early pair. These are of a rare style seldom
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Japan Unique Mid-Century Natural Burl Wood Magical Kitsune Fox
Located in South Burlington, VT
Kitsune fox magic natural burl sculpture. From Japan comes this unique and attractive example of
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Japan Handmade Magical White Fox Inari Pair from Temple 80 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a
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Japanese Mingei Kitsune Fox Head, Carved Wood and Plaster, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
kitsune in Japan, possibly from a shrine dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice. Kitsune are
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Antique Tall Hand crafted White Foxes Pair Temple De-accession
Located in South Burlington, VT
about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto kami or spirit and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Japanese Kitsune Fox Mask
Located in Seattle, WA
simple features and pronounced snout. Kitsune were considered to be the vehicles and gaurdians of Inari
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Masks

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Wood

Japanese Kitsune Fox Mask
Japanese Kitsune Fox Mask
H 6 in W 5 in D 5 in
Japanese Kyogen Fox Mask
Located in Seattle, WA
finely painted hair. The fox (kitsune) is the guardian spirit of the rice fields and herald-messenger
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.