Katalognummer: JAPNE0619-270 A TALL WOOD NETSUKE OF A FOX PRIEST Unsigned, wood netsuke Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Kitsune (fox) are creatures imbued with a lot of mythological mean-ing, 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 cane, the paw that is visible is that of a fox. Beautiful patina and good irregular himotoshi showing signs of wear through the back. HEIGHT 8 cm Provenance: British private collection, stored in a bank vault for 40 years, collection no. 82. Condition: Old and smooth chip to the hem of the robe, otherwise good condition with a very good patina. Schätzpreis 估價: € 800 Startpreis 起拍價: € 400 -
Katalognummer: JAPNE0619-270 A TALL WOOD NETSUKE OF A FOX PRIEST Unsigned, wood netsuke Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Kitsune (fox) are creatures imbued with a lot of mythological mean-ing, 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 cane, the paw that is visible is that of a fox. Beautiful patina and good irregular himotoshi showing signs of wear through the back. HEIGHT 8 cm Provenance: British private collection, stored in a bank vault for 40 years, collection no. 82. Condition: Old and smooth chip to the hem of the robe, otherwise good condition with a very good patina. Schätzpreis 估價: € 800 Startpreis 起拍價: € 400 -
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