Noh mask - Wood
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The Nō Hannya mask is carved from light wood and finished in urushi lacquer, measures 25 cm high by 20 cm wide, is from Japan and dated to the Taisho–Showa period, with a signed mei and its original box by Hashimoto Jin’emon.
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This Nō Hannya mask is carved from lightweight wood (likely hinoki) and finished in urushi lacquer, showing clearly high-grade craftsmanship. The demonic female expression—long red-lacquered horns, tense features, gold-lacquered teeth and ivory-toned surface—reflects the classical Hannya iconography. The interior displays beautifully aged urushi with natural craquelure.
The mask bears an internal red lacquer seal and a carved mei, matching the signature on its original wooden storage box. Both mask and box were made by the same craftsman:
越後國南蒲原郡
三条住 橋本甚右衛門 作
“Hashimoto Jin’emon of Sanjō, Minamikambara district, Echigo province.”
The piece fits the production of a professional workshop, with excellent preservation: intact lacquers, authentic patina, and its complete signed original box.
A serious collector’s item with full coherence between mask, signature, and box.
Seller's Story
At Supein Nihonto, we strive to offer you authentic samurai pieces of the highest quality at prices well below the competition through an addictive passion and constant effort. Our goal is to provide samurai weapons and armor for nearly every budget with an unbeatable quality/price ratio. With frequent trips to Japan, a significant daily effort, and a good reputation among Japan's most important distributors that allows us to visit places where most Europeans are forbidden to go, we can get the best of both worlds: fast delivery, genuine and premium items, and prices that can only be found through a great reputation within the industry and with Japanese suppliers and close friends.
Translated by Google TranslateThis Nō Hannya mask is carved from lightweight wood (likely hinoki) and finished in urushi lacquer, showing clearly high-grade craftsmanship. The demonic female expression—long red-lacquered horns, tense features, gold-lacquered teeth and ivory-toned surface—reflects the classical Hannya iconography. The interior displays beautifully aged urushi with natural craquelure.
The mask bears an internal red lacquer seal and a carved mei, matching the signature on its original wooden storage box. Both mask and box were made by the same craftsman:
越後國南蒲原郡
三条住 橋本甚右衛門 作
“Hashimoto Jin’emon of Sanjō, Minamikambara district, Echigo province.”
The piece fits the production of a professional workshop, with excellent preservation: intact lacquers, authentic patina, and its complete signed original box.
A serious collector’s item with full coherence between mask, signature, and box.
Seller's Story
At Supein Nihonto, we strive to offer you authentic samurai pieces of the highest quality at prices well below the competition through an addictive passion and constant effort. Our goal is to provide samurai weapons and armor for nearly every budget with an unbeatable quality/price ratio. With frequent trips to Japan, a significant daily effort, and a good reputation among Japan's most important distributors that allows us to visit places where most Europeans are forbidden to go, we can get the best of both worlds: fast delivery, genuine and premium items, and prices that can only be found through a great reputation within the industry and with Japanese suppliers and close friends.
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Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
20 cm
Estimated Period
Taisho - Showa period
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