【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 This auction features a delicate Showa period hand-carved wooden Noh mask representing "Ko-omote", which symbolizes a young maiden between the ages of 16 and 17. Crafted with the traditional use of Gofun (crushed oyster shell white pigment), this mask exemplifies the artisanal skill and cultural depth of its creator, Shuun, real name Fukui. Despite being lesser-known due to his rural residence in Tenri, Shuun’s works have been sought after by Noh schools and connoisseurs, often gifted among the financial elite of Tenri. The "Ko-omote" mask portrays the purity and naive beauty of an unmarried young woman through traditional makeup styles, including high painted eyebrows and teeth blackening (Ohaguro), complemented by the white of Gofun. This traditional material enhances the mask’s ethereal whiteness and beauty, with subtle hints of rouge to suggest health and vitality. The condition of the mask is good, with some wear and patina consistent with age. The back of the mask carries the signature of the maker, adding authenticity and cultural value. Please refer to the photographs to examine the details and condition of this beautiful piece. Dimension: approx. H 21.3 cm W 13.4 cm D 7 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!