This fella is darn cute! Sooooo tiny. A micro miniature Transluscent Porcelain Fox. he could be kept on your person, in your wallet, in a locket.
Kitsune means fox in the Japanese language. Kitsune is a representative of the god Inari, who is the god of Rice and the harvest. Since foxes are often seen at the rice harvest time hunting for mice, hence they have become a symbol of fertility. They are seen as a helper spirit, hence their connection with the Rice Harvest.
Foxes have always occupied a special place in Japanese mythology. Often fox spirits are seen as a sort of shape-shifter, with the power to take human form. There exists many Japanese folk tales and legends in which a fox inhabits a human form. Sometimes portrayed as a Trickster, Kitsune are also depicted as faithful guardians, lovers, spouses and friends. In Japan, Kitsune is the Guardian of the deity, Inari, a Shinto kami. Inari is considered the Harvest god, and hence the god of Fertility. Inari foxes are called Zenko, and are benevolent and helping deities. The more tails a Kitunse has, the more spiritual power it has acquired. A Kitsune may acquire up to 9 tails.
Carefully Handformed and handpainted One of a Kind Elegance. Whimsical and Heart-warming. A charming collectible piece of art!
GLAZE. This is Stoneware, that has been fired 3 times: Bisque (1000C), Glaze (1240C) and Luster (760C).