Thank you for viewing. This is a brass (yellow brass) figurine of a seven-tailed fox. There is a theory that the nine-tailed fox, a Chinese fox spirit, changed to seven tails when it was introduced to Japan, and it is said to be a god that governs fertility and household safety. Brass (yellow brass) is an alloy of copper and zinc, with at least 20% zinc. Characteristics of brass: ・It is soft among metals and easy to process, so it is used in a wide variety of applications. ・It has a rust-resistant property. ・Like bronze statues, you can enjoy the color changes due to aging oxidation. It has only been opened to check the condition. How about it as a charm? You can enjoy a mysterious atmosphere by collecting and displaying well-known gods and mythical creatures. Material...Other Subject...Other Subject...Buddhist statues/Shinto statues