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Vintage Japanese Noh Mask Okina – 35 cm Kyugetsu Wooden Lattice Mounted Decorative Wall Mask

【Description】
A traditional and highly auspicious vintage Japanese Noh mask depicting Okina (The Grand Old Man), mounted on a wooden lattice display panel.

Artisanal Details & Cultural Symbolism:
Iconic Okina Features: Sculpted with traditional sacred features including hair eyebrows, a long chin beard, and a hinged separate jaw (Kiri-agito), capturing a joyful, benevolent smile.

Symbol of Longevity & Peace: Revered in Noh theater as a divine figure, Okina is a celebrated symbol of peace, happiness, harvest, and long life.

Old-Established Maker Tag: Bears the original maker label from Kyugetsu, a renowned Japanese doll and art craft maker.

Contemporary Interior Display:
Mounted on a natural wooden slatted display board with a hanging cord on the reverse, this characterful mask makes a striking wall feature for Japandi living rooms, entryway nooks, or Asian folk art collections.

【Materials & Construction】
Mask Body: Molded ceramic/resin compound with hand-painted facial finish and hair accents.
Mounting Panel: Natural wooden lattice grid with hanging cord.

【Condition】
Exhibits clean, fine vintage condition overall. Condition notes include:
Faint, natural age-related patina and light surface dust on the wooden slatted backing board.
Mask details, facial paint, and cord bindings remain well-preserved and intact.

Important Note:
This is an authentic vintage decorative item showing soft signs of handling. Please inspect all provided high-resolution detailed photographs to confirm the physical condition prior to bidding.


【Period】
Circa 1970s–1980s (Showa Period)

【Dimensions & Estimated Weight】
Width: 24.0 cm
Depth: 8.0 cm
Height: 35.0 cm