Lot 596 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of a sly fox as a priest. Late 19th century

Seated in meditation, the paws covered by his robe, and the shawl (kesa) held in place at the shoulder by a bone ring. The eyes of bone and black horn, the cord holes lined with black wood. Inscribed Anraku on an inlaid bone tablet.
Height 3.4 cm