Decorative ornament - Japanese mask
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Hand-carved wooden Hannya Noh mask from Japan, antique style, dating to roughly the 1960s–1980s, in good condition with signs of aging, dimensions 19.6 × 9 × 26 cm.
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A traditional Japanese hand-carved wooden Noh mask—the *Hannya*. Characterized by sharp horns, deeply carved eyes, prominent cheekbones, and a fierce, open-mouthed expression, this mask powerfully embodies one of the most iconic characters in traditional Japanese Noh theater.
In Japanese performing arts, the *Hannya* mask symbolizes a woman transformed into a demon by overwhelming jealousy, grief, and resentment.
Despite its fearsome appearance, the mask is highly prized for its emotional depth and symbolic beauty, standing as one of the most revered and recognizable forms in Japanese theatrical art.
Dimensions: 19.6 × 9 × 26 cm
Overall condition is good, with signs of age and use; please refer to the photos for details.
A traditional Japanese hand-carved wooden Noh mask—the *Hannya*. Characterized by sharp horns, deeply carved eyes, prominent cheekbones, and a fierce, open-mouthed expression, this mask powerfully embodies one of the most iconic characters in traditional Japanese Noh theater.
In Japanese performing arts, the *Hannya* mask symbolizes a woman transformed into a demon by overwhelming jealousy, grief, and resentment.
Despite its fearsome appearance, the mask is highly prized for its emotional depth and symbolic beauty, standing as one of the most revered and recognizable forms in Japanese theatrical art.
Dimensions: 19.6 × 9 × 26 cm
Overall condition is good, with signs of age and use; please refer to the photos for details.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Japanese mask
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
26 cm
Width
16.9 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970, 1970-1980, 1980-1990
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