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ANTIQUE #SA509246
fine quality japanese edo period netsuke kitsune fox disguised as a priest - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE MISCELLANEOUS - DATED 1850
 

Fine Quality Japanese Edo Period Netsuke - Kitsune ( Fox Disguised As A Priest )

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality Edo period (1615-1868) Japanese Ivory Netsuke depicting a standing Kitsune ( fox disguised as a priest ) wrapped in his cloak , In Japanese folklore, the fox (kitsune) can be a shape-shifter, often taking the guise of a priest or monk. If he gets drunk or careless his tail shows and gives him away, a great fun subject and nice addition to your Japanese collection.
 
Condition report: - Lovely used condition and good colour.
 
Approximate size:
 
Height: 2.5'' 6.4 cm
 
Width: 1.3'' 3.3 cm
 
Depth: 0.5'' 1.3 cm
 
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item, Buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any export licences that may be required.
 
 
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Antique SA509246 shown on this page was made in 1850. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1850
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD