

MYT-OBJ-078
The Fox Spirit Netsuke is a finely carved wooden talisman recovered from a concealed domestic shrine within an abandoned Kyoto residence. The object is believed to have served as a household protective figure connected to kitsune folklore ancestral domestic rituals and transformation traditions. Recovery teams documented hidden altar compartments extinguished incense bowls prayer slips and shrine recesses concealed behind sliding wall panels. Surviving household records reference �the guest with many tails� and describe offerings of rice oil lamps and folded paper charms left for unseen visitors believed to safeguard the home. Archive observations continue documenting unexplained displacement events despite secured storage procedures. The carving repeatedly appears in locations inconsistent with recorded placement and has demonstrated a tendency to orient toward specific Archive locations and objects during active observation periods. Examination of the carved tail structures frequently produces inconsistent tail counts among observers. The object remains one of the most persistent low-level displacement anomalies within the cultural collections.


DETAILS
Handling and Restrictions:
Avoid isolated overnight storage mirrored display environments and undocumented relocation procedures.

Keeper Notes:
Long-term observation remains more valuable than invasive testing. Positional changes should be recorded rather than corrected immediately.
Fox Spirit Netsuke
Access Level:
Restricted
Period:
Ancient Japan
Recovery Location
Recovered from a concealed household shrine hidden within an abandoned Kyoto residence
Condition:
Excellent preservation with light ceremonial surface wear.
Notable Characteristics
Carved facial features remain unusually expressive. Tail count appears inconsistent between observations. Displacement events continue intermittently despite secured containment.
Clio Observation
Frequently follows the object between locations and remains near containment areas during observation periods.
Muninn Observation
Regularly deposits reflective fragments and small metallic objects near the containment shelf and appears attentive to displacement events.
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Research Notes:
Associated with domestic shrine traditions protective folklore displacement phenomena and possible location-recognition behavior. Repeated orientation toward Archive anomalies remains unresolved. Probable Japanese origin.
Cross References:
Cicada Reliquary | Mourning Spirit Mirror | Conservatory Clay Figure | Historical M Preservation Logs
