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A rare pair of traditional Japanese Menburyu ceramic masks from Saga Prefecture, Japan, made by Kahei Furuse (古瀬嘉平).

Menburyu is a traditional folk performing art associated with Saga Prefecture in Kyushu. These striking masks feature expressive demon-like faces with long light-coloured hair and vivid black, dark brown, red and gold decoration.

This lot consists of a matching pair: one male (Otoko) and one female (Onna) mask. The male mask is distinguished by its open mouth.

The original paper documentation identifying Kahei Furuse as the maker is included, together with the original boxes marked for the male and female masks. The boxes show age-related wear and deterioration.

The masks are decorative ceramic works and make impressive examples of Japanese folk art, suitable for display or collection.

Dimensions (each, approximately):
Height: 27.5 cm
Width: 16.5 cm
Depth: 15 cm

Weight: approximately 840 g each.

Condition:
Good vintage condition with signs of age and use. Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an important part of the condition description.

The original paper documents and boxes show age-related wear.

Origin: Saga Prefecture, Japan
Maker: Kahei Furuse (古瀬嘉平)

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Menburyu Masks – 男と女 - Ceramic - Japan - 20th century

Good condition - 27.5 cm

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A rare pair of ceramic Menburyu masks from Saga Prefecture, Japan, Otoko and Onna, made by Kahei Furuse in the 20th century, each about 27.5 cm high, 16.5 cm wide and 15 cm deep, in good condition with original documentation and boxes, weighing about 840 g each.

Menburyu Masks – 男と女 - Ceramic - Japan - 20th century

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A rare pair of ceramic Menburyu masks from Saga Prefecture, Japan, Otoko and Onna, made by Kahei Furuse in the 20th century, each about 27.5 cm high, 16.5 cm wide and 15 cm deep, in good condition with original documentation and boxes, weighing about 840 g each.

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