Japan Handmade Magical White Fox Inari Pair from Temple 80 Years Old

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Japan Handmade Magical White Fox Inari Pair from Temple 80 Years Old

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Japan, a fine pair of tall white ceramic shrine guardians in the form of Inari fox on pedestals with over-glaze enamels, Taisho to Showa period (1910-1930). Original patina from good age. A large set of porcelain shrine guardians in the form of Inari on pedestals decorated with over-glaze enamels. Inari, the magical fox each clutches a precious object in its mouth. Dimensions: 18” high. Provenance: Private collection Fukuoka. De-accessioned from a Shinto shrine or temple showing honest use and wear appropriate for their good age. Handmade and hand enameled each a wonderful sinuous sculpture, original and old patina. Old and authentically displayed and used in a shrine History: Kitsune (?, ????, IPA: [kitsu?ne] (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. We have been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese, antiquities and fine art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Mr. Schneible 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. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont and Maine in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs. 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: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Pottery,Glazed,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128925921343