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An Amusing Wood Mask Netsuke of a Long-nosed Tengu Edo Period
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An Amusing Wood Mask Netsuke of a Long-nosed Tengu Edo Period

19th century
Sold 8 February 2026 · Sandbanks Antiques
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Description

A Stunning wooden Edo Period Netsuke of Noh / Tengu Mask from Japan

Early 19th Century

Having great patina

Beautiful carved

Height 4 cm approx

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4cm (1.57")
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Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Wooden Tengu Netsuke to the 19th Century.

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SA1116850
Description
A Stunning wooden Edo Period Netsuke of Noh / Tengu Mask from Japan

Early 19th Century

Having great patina

Beautiful carved

Height 4 cm approx

Height
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Wooden Tengu Netsuke to the 19th Century.

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SA1116850
Sandbanks Antiques
Sandbanks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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Archive I A close-up photograph of a carved wooden tengu mask netsuke showing expressive facial features and a prominent nose. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Amusing Wood Mask Netsuke of a Long-nosed Tengu Edo Period

Archive II A close-up photograph of a carved wooden tengu mask netsuke showing expressive facial features and a prominent nose. View II
Archive III A close-up photograph of a carved wooden tengu mask netsuke showing expressive facial features and a prominent nose. View III
Archive IV A close-up photograph of a carved wooden tengu mask netsuke showing expressive facial features and a prominent nose. View IV
Archive V A close-up photograph of a carved wooden tengu mask netsuke showing expressive facial features and a prominent nose. View V
Archive VI A close-up photograph of a carved wooden tengu mask netsuke showing expressive facial features and a prominent nose. View VI
Archive VII A close-up photograph of a carved wooden tengu mask netsuke showing expressive facial features and a prominent nose. View VII
Archive VIII A close-up photograph of a carved wooden tengu mask netsuke showing expressive facial features and a prominent nose. View VIII
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A close-up photograph of a carved wooden tengu mask netsuke showing expressive facial features and a prominent nose.
AN AMUSING WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF A LONG-NOSED TENGU EDO PERIOD
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A close-up photograph of a carved wooden tengu mask netsuke showing expressive facial features and a prominent nose.
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  • ObjectNetsuke
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdo Period Japanese
  • MaterialBoxwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTengu mask expression, Carved facial hair, Prominent nose
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in)

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A netsuke is a miniature carved toggle used in traditional Japanese dress to secure small containers called sagemono hanging from the kimono sash.

Carvers traditionally utilised boxwood, cherry wood, ivory, stag antler, and root wood to fashion these small toggles.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-appropriate patina, natural wear patterns around the himotoshi cord holes, and hand-carved tool marks characteristic of historical craftsmanship.

These small sculptures fit well inside glass display cabinets, on bookshelves, or mounted on bespoke stands as focal points of miniaturised art.

Keep wooden objects away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, gently dusting with a soft, dry cloth without chemical polishes.
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