Noh mask - Wood
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This Japanese antique Ko-omote Noh mask is carved and painted wood, bears the incised signature “Azen” (唖蝉), dates to 1930–1940 and measures 21 × 13.5 cm; a textile storage bag is included.
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A Japanese carved wooden Noh mask of the Ko-omote type, representing a young woman with a calm and refined expression.
The reverse bears an incised signature reading “Azen” (唖蝉). The exact identity of the maker and the provenance are unknown, so no specific attribution is made.
The mask is finely carved, with delicate features including slightly smiling lips, narrow eyes and carefully rendered hairlines. Tool marks from the carving process remain visible on the reverse.
Estimated to date from the early to mid-20th century, possibly the early to mid-Showa period.
Material: carved and painted wood
Country of origin: Japan
Height: approx. 21 cm
Width: approx. 13.5 cm
Depth: approx. 6.5 cm
Condition:
There are minor scratches, rubbing and signs of age consistent with its age and use. No major cracks or significant structural damage are visible. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
A textile storage cloth/bag is included.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
A Japanese carved wooden Noh mask of the Ko-omote type, representing a young woman with a calm and refined expression.
The reverse bears an incised signature reading “Azen” (唖蝉). The exact identity of the maker and the provenance are unknown, so no specific attribution is made.
The mask is finely carved, with delicate features including slightly smiling lips, narrow eyes and carefully rendered hairlines. Tool marks from the carving process remain visible on the reverse.
Estimated to date from the early to mid-20th century, possibly the early to mid-Showa period.
Material: carved and painted wood
Country of origin: Japan
Height: approx. 21 cm
Width: approx. 13.5 cm
Depth: approx. 6.5 cm
Condition:
There are minor scratches, rubbing and signs of age consistent with its age and use. No major cracks or significant structural damage are visible. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
A textile storage cloth/bag is included.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
21 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1930-1940
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