A TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF A FOX PRIEST

Kitsune (fox) are creatures imbued with a lot of mythological meaning, as they can change forms, like a tanuki, and are believed to be animated by devils. In this netsuke the fox with a sly expression is disguised as a priest wearing the corresponding flowing robes and leaning on a large bamboo stick in a humanly way. Beautiful patina and good irregular himotoshi through the back.

Category:
Netsuke
Subcategory:
-
Subject:
Animal Mythological
Material:
Ivory
Age/Country:
18th Century
Artist:
-
Provenance/Owner:
Galerie Zacke
Signed:
unsigned
Type:
Tall figural
Height:
86mm mm
Width:
mm
Depth:
mm
ID number:

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