UNSIGNED, EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)

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A TALL IVORY NETSUKE
Unsigned, Edo period (18th century)
Of a kitsune bozu [fox priest] standing and resting on his staff (some old damage)
4in. (10.1cm.) high

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Lot Essay

The Koji Hoten recounts the story of a fox having taken the form of a Zen priest and went to discuss various religious questions with another priest. Suddently, the fox regained his original appearance and bolted away as fast as he could, having suspected the other priest to be a disguised dog.

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