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Japanese Inari Fox Fire Shinto Shrine Temple Edo Period Taiko Drum on Stand
Japanese Inari Fox Fire Shinto Shrine Temple Edo Period Taiko Drum on Stand

Japanese Inari Fox Fire Shinto Shrine Temple Edo Period Taiko Drum on Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

We were told it is from an Edo period Shinto Shrine dedicated to the deity Inari - a popular deity associated with foxes who were known for protecting the annual rice harvest from th...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Musical Instruments

Materials

Paint, Wood

Japan Monumental Antique Pair Hand Carved Granite Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, 32"
Japan Monumental Antique Pair Hand Carved Granite Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, 32"

Japan Monumental Antique Pair Hand Carved Granite Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, 32"

Located in South Burlington, VT

A monumental Japanese antique pair of Shinto Shrine kitsune fox guardians, hand carved in solid granite.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Granite

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Taisho Period Fushimi Stone Kitsune, 'Shinto Shrine Temple Foxes'
Taisho Period Fushimi Stone Kitsune, 'Shinto Shrine Temple Foxes'

Taisho Period Fushimi Stone Kitsune, 'Shinto Shrine Temple Foxes'

Located in Stockbridge, MA

Taisho period (1912-1926) Fushimi stone Kitsune. Actual Shinto shrine Kistune, (fox guardians). These Kitsune have very powerful stature.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Rare Votive Inari Shinto Temple Foxes, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Pair of Rare Votive Inari Shinto Temple Foxes, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan

Pair of Rare Votive Inari Shinto Temple Foxes, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan

Located in London, GB

In the case of Inari, this animal is depicted as a fox. Because of this, many Inari shrines will feature several small fox statues that serve as shrine guardians.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japan Fine Pair Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune, Early 20th Century
Japan Fine Pair Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune, Early 20th Century

Japan Fine Pair Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune, Early 20th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Iconic Kitsune fox are closely associated with the Inari shrine in Kyoto and are representative of a Shinto kami or spirit.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Tall Antique Hand Crafted Inari Fox Kitsune With Glass Eyes  Inari Shrine
Japan Tall Antique Hand Crafted Inari Fox Kitsune With Glass Eyes  Inari Shrine

Japan Tall Antique Hand Crafted Inari Fox Kitsune With Glass Eyes Inari Shrine

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese antique shinto shrine ceramic Inari fox guardian and Shinto Kami (god).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery, Glass

Rare Pair of Pottery Kitsunes of Inari Okami Shrine Meiji Period
Rare Pair of Pottery Kitsunes of Inari Okami Shrine Meiji Period

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 Shinto religion and folklore, kitsune (fox) is a spirited animal that represents a wide...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Bronze Fox
19th Century Japanese Bronze Fox

19th Century Japanese Bronze Fox

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H 5.6 in W 6.9 in D 5 in

19th Century Japanese Bronze Fox

Located in Paris, FR

He is holding in its paw an open and full ear of corn, symbol of a good harvest in the Japanese tradition. In the Shinto Universe, the fox is a messenger and emblem of the INARI, g...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...

Materials

Bronze

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H 102.37 in W 67.33 in D 106.3 in

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Located in Vosselaar, BE

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases

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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
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H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

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Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

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Materials

Glass, Walnut

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