Fruitwood Tengu Mask Netsuke, 19th Century

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

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

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)

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 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

Wooden netsuke. Japan. 19th century. Jurojin mask. Signed. 2.25in. Provenance: From the collection of Donald Snow.

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,

Two 19th Century Carved Boxwood Netsukes. One mask with inlaid eyes and a hinged jaw, signed 'Teiyu' and one mask with pursed lips signed 'Ka-kan' Larger: 1.5" x 1.5" x 1"

JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKES, 19TH C., TWO, H 1 1/2":Including 1 carved as a seated man with mallet, H.1 1/2", and 1 carved as a carver with mask, signed, H.1 1/8". Both are very fine. For a high resolution

Japanese porcelain lidded box in the form of a Tengu mask with brown and blue glaze. Mid to late 19th century. Note: a very similar example can be found in LACMA. From a Hollis, NY estate. Dimensions:

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

Patinated Fruitwood netsuke of a Shinto priest cleaning a mokugyo, a fish head-shaped drum used in Buddhisgt rituals that has become a symbol for attentiveness, 19th century. Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 2" x

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

Sagemono. Japan. 19th century. Inro of black lacquer inlaid with a fish carved from mother of pearl. "Dried Salmon" netsuke. Mask ojime. Inro 2in tall.

Netsuke. Japan. 19th century. Little boy with an oni mask. Lacquered surface. Provenance: From the collection of Donald Snow.

Netsuke. Japan. 19th century. 2 children playing with a lion dance mask and robe. 2in. Provenance: From the collection of Donald Snow.

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

Wooden netsuke. Japan. 19th century. Carved as 2 masks. Black and red lacquer surface. 2.5in L. Provenance: From the collection of Donald Snow.

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

Three antique netsukes; two of masks (one with moving jaw) and one of a polychrome geisha. All marked. 19th century. Dimensions: Biggest height - 3" Smallest height - 1 3/8" 19th century

Signed Wood and Red Lacquer Japanese Noh Mask, early 20th c./late 19th c. modeled after Tengu, the heavenly dog monster spirit, with beak-like long nose. Tengu (heavenly dog) are a type of legendary c