Decorative ornament - Japanese mask
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A wooden Japanese Noh mask (Ko-omote) from the Showa era, featuring a light beige three-dimensional face with dark purple woven hanging cords on both sides, 20 cm high by 13.2 cm wide, depth 0 cm, in good condition with minor signs of aging and spots, suitable as wall decor or part of a Noh or traditional wood carving collection.
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This is a Japanese Noh mask, specifically a Ko-omote mask. The mask has a light beige base and is shaped like a human face, with a full and three-dimensional form. It features dark purple woven hanging ropes on both sides, allowing it to be worn in performance without any painted decoration, thus enhancing the sculptural quality of the piece.
Noh masks are central to the Japanese classical theatrical tradition, revealing highly expressive emotional layers through subtle changes in light and perspective. This mask is in excellent condition. It can serve as wall decoration or be part of a collection of Japanese performing arts, traditional wood carvings, or Noh art, perfectly showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of Japan. As a representative of traditional Noh masks, it is one of the most classic styles in the Hannya mask system.
This is an old mask from the Showa era, with minor scratches and paint chips, and a few stains on the face.
This is a Japanese Noh mask, specifically a Ko-omote mask. The mask has a light beige base and is shaped like a human face, with a full and three-dimensional form. It features dark purple woven hanging ropes on both sides, allowing it to be worn in performance without any painted decoration, thus enhancing the sculptural quality of the piece.
Noh masks are central to the Japanese classical theatrical tradition, revealing highly expressive emotional layers through subtle changes in light and perspective. This mask is in excellent condition. It can serve as wall decoration or be part of a collection of Japanese performing arts, traditional wood carvings, or Noh art, perfectly showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of Japan. As a representative of traditional Noh masks, it is one of the most classic styles in the Hannya mask system.
This is an old mask from the Showa era, with minor scratches and paint chips, and a few stains on the face.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Japanese mask
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
13.2 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970, 1970-1980, 1980-1990
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