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A hand-painted ceramic Hannya demon mask from Japan, mounted on a dark brown wooden plaque (approx. 28 × 35 cm) with gold horns, gold leaf eye sockets, purple silk braided ties at the ears, and a copper-toned artist nameplate; the back features a purple hanging cord and wall-mount cleats, in excellent vintage condition.
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This is a traditional Japanese **Hannya (般若)** demon mask, mounted on a dark stained wooden plaque ready to hang.
The Hannya is the iconic jealous-demon mask from Japanese Noh theatre and folk legend, characterised by its horns and tragic expression.
Details:
- White matte ceramic face with hand-painted black hair-line strokes across the forehead
- Two tall polished gold horns
- Gold leaf eye sockets with black pupils, gold-trimmed open mouth with red inner lip
- Purple silk braided ties at the ears
- Mounted on a solid dark brown wood-grain board, approx. 28 × 35 cm
- A square copper-toned artist nameplate (with Japanese characters) is fixed at the lower left corner
- Back of the board has a purple hanging cord and wooden hanging cleats, ready to wall-mount
Condition: Excellent vintage decorative condition, no chips or cracks. The wooden board shows natural grain and age patina.
A striking piece of Japanese folk-art / Noh mask wall decor. All photos show the actual piece you will receive.
This is a traditional Japanese **Hannya (般若)** demon mask, mounted on a dark stained wooden plaque ready to hang.
The Hannya is the iconic jealous-demon mask from Japanese Noh theatre and folk legend, characterised by its horns and tragic expression.
Details:
- White matte ceramic face with hand-painted black hair-line strokes across the forehead
- Two tall polished gold horns
- Gold leaf eye sockets with black pupils, gold-trimmed open mouth with red inner lip
- Purple silk braided ties at the ears
- Mounted on a solid dark brown wood-grain board, approx. 28 × 35 cm
- A square copper-toned artist nameplate (with Japanese characters) is fixed at the lower left corner
- Back of the board has a purple hanging cord and wooden hanging cleats, ready to wall-mount
Condition: Excellent vintage decorative condition, no chips or cracks. The wooden board shows natural grain and age patina.
A striking piece of Japanese folk-art / Noh mask wall decor. All photos show the actual piece you will receive.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Hand-painted ceramic
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1980-1990
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