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A Japanese Edo Period Fine Carved Antler Mask Netsuke of Hannya
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A Japanese Edo Period Fine Carved Antler Mask Netsuke of Hannya

19th century
Sold 22 October 2025 · Sandbanks Antiques
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A finely carved antler netsuke handle for a walking cane with a fierce expression, the intense eyes with raised and pierced pupils, the nose bridge and forehead with cranial bump well-detailed, the hooked nose with pierced nostrils, the mouth wide open showing teeth, the stag antler having a rich deep patina.

Unsigned, Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Height:- 7cm

Condition:- Very good condition with minor wear and typical natural flaws to the material.

Auction comparison:

Compare a stag antler netsuke of an oni, attributed to Kokusai, at Sotheby’s, 19 June 2001, London, lot 43 (sold for 3,840 GBP), illustrated in Wright, Douglas J. K. (Fall 2001) Auctions, International Netsuke Society Journal, Vol. 21, No. 3, p. 36. Also compare a related stag antler mask netsuke of Hotei, with a similar patina, 4.7 cm high, dated early 19th century, at Galerie Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 25 September 2020, Vienna, lot 220 (sold for 4,803 EUR).

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Height
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Antler Netsuke Mask to the 19th Century.

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SA1132404
Description
A finely carved antler netsuke handle for a walking cane with a fierce expression, the intense eyes with raised and pierced pupils, the nose bridge and forehead with cranial bump well-detailed, the hooked nose with pierced nostrils, the mouth wide open showing teeth, the stag antler having a rich deep patina.
fig 1. A close-up shot of a small carved antler netsuke depicting a traditional Japanese theatrical mask with an open mouth and furrowed brow.
fig 1. A Japanese Edo Period Fine Carved Antler Mask Netsuke of Hannya

Unsigned, Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Height:- 7cm

Condition:- Very good condition with minor wear and typical natural flaws to the material.

Auction comparison:

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Compare a stag antler netsuke of an oni, attributed to Kokusai, at Sotheby’s, 19 June 2001, London, lot 43 (sold for 3,840 GBP), illustrated in Wright, Douglas J.
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K. (Fall 2001) Auctions, International Netsuke Society Journal, Vol. 21, No. 3, p. 36. Also compare a related stag antler mask netsuke of Hotei, with a similar patina, 4.7 cm high, dated early 19th century, at Galerie Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 25 September 2020, Vienna, lot 220 (sold for 4,803 EUR).

Height
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Antler Netsuke Mask to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132404
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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 shot of a small carved antler netsuke depicting a traditional Japanese theatrical mask with an open mouth and furrowed brow. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Japanese Edo Period Fine Carved Antler Mask Netsuke of Hannya

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A close-up shot of a small carved antler netsuke depicting a traditional Japanese theatrical mask with an open mouth and furrowed brow.
A JAPANESE EDO PERIOD FINE CARVED ANTLER MASK NETSUKE OF HANNYA
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A close-up shot of a small carved antler netsuke depicting a traditional Japanese theatrical mask with an open mouth and furrowed brow.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectNetsuke
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Edo Period
  • MaterialAntler
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsHannya mask expression, Furrowed brow, Open mouth with teeth, Himotoshi cord holes
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in)

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Netsuke are miniature sculptures developed in Japan during the Edo period to serve as toggles for suspended pouches and small containers worn on kimono sashes.

While wood and ivory were most common, artisans also utilised alternative organic materials such as deer antler, bone, boar tusk, and ceramic.

Authenticity is determined by examining natural organic grain patterns, authentic wear consistent with age, traditional tool marks, and often artist signatures or school markings.

These detailed objects look exceptional when displayed on floating shelves, within glass cabinets, or curated on desk surfaces alongside books and lighting.

Organic carvings should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning only gently with a dry, soft brush to remove dust.
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