Antique Japanese Inari Fox — Porcelain, 1940, Showa Era (SKU: 25S-523-5)

Antique Japanese Inari Fox, Porcelain (SKU 25S-523-5)

Charming Showa-era style pair of porcelain Inari foxes with vivid shrine pedestal bases

This delightful matched pair of kitsune (fox) figures evokes the guardian spirits of Inari shrines, rendered in bright white porcelain and detailed with hand-painted gold and vermilion accents. Each fox sits upright with a curling tail and stylized sacred flame at its side, poised atop a bold red pedestal reminiscent of shrine offering stands.

Likely produced for the domestic market as small household altar or tokonoma ornaments, these Inari foxes capture the playful yet protective character of the deity’s messengers. Their compact size and strong color contrast make them ideal as a focal point in a Japanese-inspired vignette or as a distinctive addition to any antique Japanese porcelain collection.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period style (mid 20th century)
• Material: Glazed porcelain with hand-painted polychrome and gilt details
• Use: Inari shrine-inspired decorative figures; suitable for butsudan, kamidana, or display shelf
• Features: Pair of antique Japanese Inari fox statues; white kitsune with gold-highlighted tails and flames; vivid orange-red bases with blue and black front panels; expressive hand-painted faces; classic 1940s Showa aesthetic
• Dimensions: 2 1/2"W x 1 1/2"D x 4 3/4"H per piece
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear to enamels and gilding

A spirited set of guardian foxes that brings a touch of Inari shrine warmth and Taishō charm to any space.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.