Noh mask - Wood, Silk - A stunning Hannya mask with gilded silk and glass eyes working as a cover of a trompe l'oeil box
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Selected by Giovanni Bottero
Holds a master’s in Japanese art history with over 10 years’ expertise in Asian art.
Estimate € 2,400 - € 2,700
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An Edo period Japanese Hannya mask, carved in wood with gilded silk and glass eyes, serving as the lid of a trompe l’œil box measuring 8 × 21.5 × 15 cm (mask 16.5 × 12 × 7 cm), in very good condition with two small chips reattached and accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity.
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Description from the seller
A Hannya mask, one of the most iconic figures of Japanese Noh theatre, is elegantly placed on a rectangular trompe-l'œil base that functions as a box and conceals a fascinating secret within. When the mask is lifted, a hollow compartment shaped like an egg is revealed.
The object creates a deceptive visual effect, as the viewer might initially believe that the lid is not the mask itself but rather the upper part of the rectangular box.
The details of the silk threads forming the eyes give the mask an aura of intensity and depth. This refined artistic touch captures the very essence of the Hannya character, a tormented and malevolent spiritual being.
Box dimensions: 8 × 21.5 × 15 cm
Height of box with mask: 15 cm
Hannya mask dimensions: 16.5 × 12 × 7 cm
The box is in very good overall condition. Two small chips, now reattached, are present along the inner upper edge of the mask (photo 9). Please refer to the images for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
Translated by Google TranslateA Hannya mask, one of the most iconic figures of Japanese Noh theatre, is elegantly placed on a rectangular trompe-l'œil base that functions as a box and conceals a fascinating secret within. When the mask is lifted, a hollow compartment shaped like an egg is revealed.
The object creates a deceptive visual effect, as the viewer might initially believe that the lid is not the mask itself but rather the upper part of the rectangular box.
The details of the silk threads forming the eyes give the mask an aura of intensity and depth. This refined artistic touch captures the very essence of the Hannya character, a tormented and malevolent spiritual being.
Box dimensions: 8 × 21.5 × 15 cm
Height of box with mask: 15 cm
Hannya mask dimensions: 16.5 × 12 × 7 cm
The box is in very good overall condition. Two small chips, now reattached, are present along the inner upper edge of the mask (photo 9). Please refer to the images for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Material
Silk, Wood
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 cm
Dynastic style/period
A stunning Hannya mask with gilded silk and glass eyes working as a cover of a trompe l'oeil box
Width
21.5 cm
Estimated period
Edo period (19th century)
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