19c mask netsuke BESHIMI by DEME YOSHIMASA

19th century small netsuke of theatrical mask representing O-BESHIMI - a more malevolent form of the character, its mouth characteristically shut tightly. Excellent expressive face, beautiful inking,

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of green skinned demon with large bat like ears. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of horned green skinned demon. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered

19th century boxwood netsuke of a theatrical mask of Shishiguchi representing the spirit of shishi with characteristic tusks, most frequently used for the Noh play Shakkyo (The Stone Bridge). Excellen

2 Wooden mask netsuke. Japan. 19th century. Signed Deme. Each about 1.5in. Provenance: From the collection of Donald Snow.

19th century boxwood mask netsuke of a man with sunken cheeks, probably that of Hanahiki. Wonderful facial expression, beautiful wear and patina. Height 1 9/16 inches. Reserve: $220.00 Shipping: Domes

Lot of three wooden mask Netsukes. Japan. 18th/19th century. One signed Deme Uman. See Lazarnick pgs. 351-353. Each about 3-1/4". All items in session one were collected by William H. Smith (1853-1923

19th century boxwood netsuke representing a Noh theater mask of Ebisu - one of the 7 Gods of Good Fortune, that of fishing. Excellent quality carving, wonderful face with wide smile, great wear and pa

Early 19th century boxwood netsuke of Oni no nembutsu (a demon who saw the light of Buddhist teachings and became pious), with a gong hanging on his belly, holding a striker in one hand, and a tablet

12 Japanese Wood and Metal 'Mask' Netsuke 19th-20th Century comprising a silvered metal example, signed and with one seal; 11 wood examples, two signed; showing various expressions.  Average leng

Japan, Meiji Period, 19th century. 66 x 45 mm. Part of the Javitri Shah Collection

Carved wooden mask netsuke. Japan. 19th century. 2.25in. Provenance: From the collection of Donald Snow.

Lot of two wooden mask Netsukes. Japan. 19th century. Each about 2". All items in session one were collected by William H. Smith (1853-1923)

Two Carved Hardwood Mask Netsukes. Both with character marks on the reverse Larger: 2 7/8" x 1 3/4"

Two Japanese carved wood faced mask Netsukes. Largest- 1-11/16".

Beautifully carved and signed Tengu mask netsuke. The mask inverted shows a different face. 1.5 x 1 inch. 19th century

Two Japanese Masks, Beshimi and Bugaku, Edo Period, carved wood with hanging hardware, the Beshimi with closed mouth unpainted, the Bugaku painted black with gilt eyes and a hanging jaw. Larger: 12" H

Lot of Five (5) Antique Oriental Polychrome Carved Figurines. Includes a pair Chinese figurines, two Japanese noh masks netsukes, and one Japanese figurine. Japanese figures are signed. Tallest measur

19th century wooden netsuke of a Buddhist gong (a flat bronze type used in temples) inlaid on the top with Oni no Nembutsu (a demon who saw the light of Buddhist teachings and became pious) wearing a

19th century decent size Japanese Hirado porcelain netsuke modeled as standing Game sennin (Chinese sage) wearing leaf skirt and folding a basket in one hand and his usual companion - a three-legged t

19th century Asakusa school staghorn netsuke in a form of a simple bowl of rounded square section, decorated with an incised keyfret design along the rim. Exquisite subtle piece, one of the most elega

Early 19th century wooden netsuke of seated Okame giggling as she modestly covers her mouth with the sleeve of the kimono. There is a definite shunga connotation in the shapes of her sleeve ends highl

Vintage hand carved Oriental Netsuke mask. Great quality and detail. In very good original as found condition. 1 tall x 1 ¾ wide at center. No shipping outside of USa