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.

 

Brand new small size wooden Shinto religious collection box or saisenbako as they are called in Japanese. Boxes such as these are found at the entrance of nearly every Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine in Japan. Worshipers commonly approach the altar and throw a few coins into the saisenbako before offering a prayer. The same type of box is used in Japan for both temples and shrines, though worshipers at a shrine may ring a bell before depositing their coins and praying.

 

Lovely matching pair of small porcelain Shinto (native religion of Japan) Inari fox messenger statues. These brand new, Japanese-made statues are in perfect condition and ready for use with a small Shinto 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 messenger.

 

Specially designed Inari kamidana altar set! High quality medium-size kamidana Shinto altar with accessories suitable for home or business. The set includes our most popular size kamidana along with a red-colored torii shrine gate, a pair of porcelain fox statues and an authentic blessed ofuda prayer plaque. This type of small Shinto shrine is commonly used in Japan by families or even organizations and business to symbolically house the group's patron deity. Kamidana will normally be placed in conspicuous view on a shelf or high wall within an important room such as the family room or in an area where employees or associates work or gather. Kamidana are also used to house sacred tablets called ofuda (lit "honorable plaque") which are inscribed with written prayers and sanctified by a priest.

Beautiful matching pair of porcelain Shinto (native religion of Japan) Inari fox messenger statues. These brand new, Japanese-made statues are in perfect condition and ready for use with a small Shinto shrine or as unique and interesting display items within the home of someone who appreciates traditional Japanese culture.