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Japan Shinto Fox Statues - Jinja Shrine Inari Kitsune
Description
Brand new porcelain statue set depicting a pair of Shinto (native
religion of Japan) fox messengers. The fox (kitsune in Japanese) has
long been associated with shrines dedicated to Inari who is the god of
grains and one of
the most revered of Shinto deities. These high quality statues are
made of porcelain and feature delicate, hand-painted features
with gold accent on the tail, ears and mouth. The statues are made in
Japan and feature the maker's trademark 'ho' impressed upon the back of
each figure. These small statues are perfect for use with a small
kamidanashinto shrine or as
unique and interesting
display items within the home of someone who appreciates traditional Japanese
culture. Please read below to learn more about Inari fox
messengers. Please click
here to see a larger (4.7 inch) and similar version of this type of statue.
Size of each statue:
Height: 3.7 inches (9.6 centimeters)
Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 grams)
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More about Inari Fox Messenger
Inari is actually the name of the Japanese god who watches over and
protects the rice harvest. As rice has long been the staple food of the
Japanese, this god is obviously very important, and shrines to Inari are
reported to number more than 20,000 in Japan. Inari's messenger is
the magical, shape-shifting fox or kitsune as it is called in Japanese.
Images of foxes are commonly seen flanking Inari in paintings of this
god, as well as guarding the entrance to Inari shrines. Inari
messenger foxes are said to possess the ability to hear and see all human
activities as well as to transform into human form (usually a bewitching woman).
Inari fox messengers are said to grow in power as they age and will only
grow a tail (a symbol of power) after reaching the ripe old age of 100.
Fox messengers are most powerful after they have lived for 1000 years at which
point they may have a total of nine tails, grey or white fur and will have
attained the power of infinite vision. Fox lore is common in Asia, though
it is normally thought to have originated in India. Some Asian cultures
view the fox as a strictly malevolent creature, though it Japan it is just as
often portrayed as a powerful, yet kind creature with a genuine interest in the
welfare of humans. Please click
here to see various Inari items available within our eBay store
The Old Tokaido.
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We really want you to be happy with your purchase! For this reason all items include a 100% money back guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase immediately for a full refund. Your purchase and all shipping costs will then be refunded to you after the item has been returned to our office in Japan.
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
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