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An historical Japanese Bugaku mask (a type of traditional mask used in ceremonial court dances), specifically a depiction of the character Sanju (also associated with Konju).
Late Edo period (before 1868) to the Meiji period (1868-1912).

The mask is characterized by an expressive, fierce gaze, deeply carved eye sockets, a prominent beak-like nose, and heavily defined eyebrows.

Shunko or Harumitsu.
Hanko.
Urushi lacquer.
Sabi-urushi.

Dimensions: approx. 29 x 20 x 16 cm.
Weight: 810 grams.

The lot will be carefully packed and shipped with Post NL.
Registered and insured.

Een historisch Japans Bugaku-masker (een type traditioneel masker dat gebruikt wordt bij ceremoniële hofdansen), specifiek een weergave van het personage Sanju (ook wel geassocieerd met Konju).
Late Edo-periode (vóór 1868) tot de Meiji-periode (1868-1912).

Het masker kenmerkt zich door een expressieve, woeste blik, diepliggende uitgesneden oogholtes, een prominente snavelachtige neus en zwaar aangezette wenkbrauwen.

Shunko of Harumitsu.
Hanko.
Urushi-lak.
Sabi-urushi.

Afmetingen: ca. 29 x 20 x 16 cm.
Gewicht: 810 gram.

Het kavel zal zorgvuldig worden verpakt en verzonden worden met Post NL.
Aangetekend en verzekerd.

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Mask - Wood, Bugaku Mask - 'Sanju/Konju' - Signed - 'Shunko of Harumitsu' - Meiji period (1868-1912) (No reserve price)

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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A historical Japanese Bugaku mask depicting the Sanju/Konju character, carved from wood and signed 'Shunko of Harumitsu', dating to the late Edo or Meiji period (Meiji 1868–1912), in good used condition with minor signs of aging and spotting, with dimensions about 29 × 20 × 16 cm and a weight of 810 g.

Mask - Wood, Bugaku Mask - 'Sanju/Konju' - Signed - 'Shunko of Harumitsu' - Meiji period (1868-1912) (No reserve price)

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