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Ɏ A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF A DANCING FOX PRIEST (HAKUZOSU)
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05月09日 晚上7点 开拍 / 05月07日 下午3点 截止委托
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? A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF A DANCING FOX PRIEST (HAKUZOSU)

Unsigned
Japan, Osaka, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The dancing fox is shown enveloped in a long, finely decorated and inked robe, with a large cowl draped over its head, the two ears visible through the cloth at the top. One arm is raised, grasping a bamboo cane that curves along the shoulders and back, following the fluid lines of the body, while the other hand holds the opposite end at the front. The face has a sly expression, with the mouth slightly agape. The dynamic pose balanced on one leg with the head tilted downward. The asymmetrical himotoshi to the back are well hollowed.

HEIGHT 6.8 cm

Condition: Good condition with minor wear and expected natural age cracks. An old restoration to the raised foot.
Provenance:
St. James’ Gallery, Zurich. A noted private collection, acquired from the above. A copy of the attest from St James’ Gallery, dated 15 December 1990, accompanies this lot.

Hakuzosu
is the name of a popular kitsune character who shapeshifted into a priest in the Kyogen play Tsurigitsune. Kitsune are creatures imbued with magical powers and are known to have the ability to shapeshift. They are also believed to be animated by the devils.

This particular model, imbued with movement and character, is a welcome departure from the more commonly seen static fox priest which stands upright leaning against a cane. It is supposed that these “dancing fox priests” were carved in Osaka in the circle of Gechu (see auction comparison).

Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of the same subject attributed to Gechu, signed Gechu, measuring 8.3 cm, in Sotheby’s, Art d’ Asie, 12 June 2013, Paris, lot 245 (sold for EUR 39,900). Also compare a closely related netsuke of a dancing fox priest, unsigned, the bamboo cane lost, measuring 7.6 cm, at Christie’s, Asian Art, 11 December 2024, Paris, lot 213 (sold for EUR 10,710).

Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 25-B-0069).



This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

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