A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE WITH SKULL AND LOTUS Unsigned
Japan, early 19^th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The manju-style netsuke carved in openwork on the front side with a large lotus leaf, a skull, a pair of grave posts, a lotus bud and a hossu (Buddhist fly whisk). The backside carved with a single lotus leaf and with a central himotoshi.

LENGTH 4.1 cm

Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural ‘flaws’ to the material.
Provenance: European collection.

Auction comparison:
A similar netsuke was sold by Lempertz, The Papp Collection of Netsuke, 16 June 2018, Cologne, lot 1183 (sold for 1,364 EUR).