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Rare Japanese Taisho or Early Showa Period (Early 20thc) Iwami Boar’s Tusk Fox Priest Netsuke
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Rare Japanese Taisho or Early Showa Period (Early 20thc) Iwami Boar’s Tusk Fox Priest Netsuke

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 March 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
This “Rare Japanese Taisho or Early Showa Period (Early 20thc) Iwami Boar’s Tusk Fox Priest Netsuke” found a buyer.

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Superb Japanese Taisho or early Showa Period (early 20thC) iwami boar’s tusk carving of a fox priest Hakuzosu), signed Shirakurasu. The fox is a kitsune, a magical creature with the ability to shapeshift. Ca 11/3cm long 2 cm x 1cm, weight 17g.

Excellent original condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Boar Tusk Netsuke to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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SA1130812
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AD1099
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Superb Japanese Taisho or early Showa Period (early 20thC) iwami boar’s tusk carving of a fox priest Hakuzosu), signed Shirakurasu. The fox is a kitsune, a magical creature with the ability to shapeshift. Ca 11/3cm long 2 cm x 1cm, weight 17g.

Excellent original condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Boar Tusk Netsuke to the 1920s.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130812
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1099
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Japanese Taisho or Early Showa Period (Early 20thc) Iwami Boar’s Tusk Fox Priest Netsuke

Archive II A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base. View II
Archive III A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base. View III
Archive IV A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base. View IV
Archive V A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base. View V
Archive VI A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base. View VI
Archive VII A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base. View VII
Archive VIII A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base. View VIII
Archive IX A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base. View IX
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A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base.
Rare Japanese Taisho or early Showa Period (early 20thC) Iwami Boar’s Tusk Fox Priest Netsuke
Ref: SA1130812
A carved curved boar tusk featuring a detailed figure of a robed fox priest and Japanese ink inscriptions along the base.
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  • ObjectNetsuke
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Traditional
  • MaterialBoar Tusk
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsFox priest figure, Incised black calligraphy, Curved tusk silhouette, Relief carving
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A netsuke is a small carved toggle traditionally used in Japan from the 17th to the 19th century to secure small pouches or containers worn suspended from the traditional kimono sash.

Netsuke were commonly carved from organic materials such as elephant ivory, marine ivory, boar tusk, stag antler, boxwood, and various resins.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine age-related patination, finely detailed hand-carved execution, correct material grain patterns, and occasionally artist signatures or school inscriptions.

An antique netsuke makes a sophisticated display object when placed within a glass cabinet, on a desk, or atop a specialised stand to highlight its fine sculptural details.

Preservation requires stable environmental conditions away from direct sunlight and extreme fluctuations in humidity to prevent drying, cracking, or warping of the organic material.
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