Ending 26th Jul, 2025 12:33
Timed Auction Japanese Miniature Art - Netsuke, Sagemono & Sword Fittings
1491
3 weeks, 4 hours, 20 minutes and 33 seconds
Ɏ AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A DANCING KITSUNE
€400
€800
A buyer’s premium of 30.00% (including VAT) applies to the hammer price of this lot if your bid is successful.
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Carved as a kitsune (fox), standing on one foot, its forepaws raised as it dances, the tail turned upwards. Two himotoshi to the back.
HEIGHT 5.1 cm
Condition: Very good condition. Fine honey-yellow patina and age-related cracks.
Provenance: European collection. Galerie Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 27 May 2022, lot 183. Dutch private collection, acquired from the above.
In Chinese and Japanese mythology the fox is one of several animals set on doing evil to mankind. In this it is partly aided by supernatural and demonic powers, which allow it to shapeshift, more often than not into a woman, young or old. It is omniscient and capable of taking possession of its human victims. There are many different Japanese folk tales associated with foxes. In the present netsuke the fox is probably caught in mid-transformation into a seductress.
Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0306).
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Carved as a kitsune (fox), standing on one foot, its forepaws raised as it dances, the tail turned upwards. Two himotoshi to the back.
HEIGHT 5.1 cm
Condition: Very good condition. Fine honey-yellow patina and age-related cracks.
Provenance: European collection. Galerie Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 27 May 2022, lot 183. Dutch private collection, acquired from the above.
In Chinese and Japanese mythology the fox is one of several animals set on doing evil to mankind. In this it is partly aided by supernatural and demonic powers, which allow it to shapeshift, more often than not into a woman, young or old. It is omniscient and capable of taking possession of its human victims. There are many different Japanese folk tales associated with foxes. In the present netsuke the fox is probably caught in mid-transformation into a seductress.
Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0306).
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Auction: Timed Auction Japanese Miniature Art - Netsuke, Sagemono & Sword Fittings, ending 26th Jul, 2025
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