Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke Hakuzozo Kitsune Fox Priest by MASAKATA 正女 19th C.
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Type: Katabori Netsuke
Material: Wood
Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)
Origin/Maker: Masakata 正女, Japan. Maker's mark of 正女 on back
Size: 1.7" tall (4.3 cm)
Weight: 0.4 oz (10 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Collected:
Condition: Item is used in fair condition commensurate with age, see photos. Chip to nose
Subject: A fine wood netsuke of the fox-priest Hakuzozo by Masakata Japan, Edo period early 19th century Signed: Masakata. Carved standing as a Kitsune, wearing long flowing robes and holding a walking stick, the underside finely carved revealing little fox-feet. H. 4.3 cm. Note: Kitsune are said to be servants to the rice-god Inari and one will find images of white foxes in an Inari shrine. These white foxes are called "Myobu," which is also a court ranking for certain ladies in Japan. The story goes that one night a kitsune family sought shelter in an Inari temple. In exchange for sanctuary, they pledged their servitude forevermore. Condition: minor chip to the nose
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Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke Hakuzozo Kitsune Fox Priest by MASAKATA 正女 19th C.
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Type: Katabori Netsuke
Material: Wood
Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)
Origin/Maker: Masakata 正女, Japan. Maker's mark of 正女 on back
Size: 1.7" tall (4.3 cm)
Weight: 0.4 oz (10 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Collected:
Condition: Item is used in fair condition commensurate with age, see photos. Chip to nose
Subject: A fine wood netsuke of the fox-priest Hakuzozo by Masakata Japan, Edo period early 19th century Signed: Masakata. Carved standing as a Kitsune, wearing long flowing robes and holding a walking stick, the underside finely carved revealing little fox-feet. H. 4.3 cm. Note: Kitsune are said to be servants to the rice-god Inari and one will find images of white foxes in an Inari shrine. These white foxes are called "Myobu," which is also a court ranking for certain ladies in Japan. The story goes that one night a kitsune family sought shelter in an Inari temple. In exchange for sanctuary, they pledged their servitude forevermore. Condition: minor chip to the nose
Location:
Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke Hakuzozo Kitsune Fox Priest by MASAKATA 正女 19th C.
