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Traditional Japanese Jikyu Mask – Red Lacquered Decorative Mask

A distinctive Japanese traditional mask known as a Jikyu Mask (地久面), featuring a joyful, smiling expression and a beautiful vermilion-red finish.

The mask has gracefully curved eyebrows, narrow crescent-shaped eyes, a prominent nose, and an open smiling mouth revealing individually detailed teeth.

Its expressive appearance reflects the fascinating aesthetic traditions of Japanese theatrical and decorative masks.

Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship

The surface is finished in a rich vermilion-red color with dark brown and black accents, creating a striking contrast that emphasizes the mask’s facial features.

The reverse displays a clearly visible woven textile texture, suggesting a lightweight, textile-based construction with a lacquer-like finish.

The mask is relatively lightweight and does not appear to be made of ceramic or metal.

The precise construction technique and materials have not been professionally verified.

Original Japanese Label

An aged handwritten paper label is attached to the reverse, bearing characters that appear to read “地久面” (Jikyu Mask).

This label adds an interesting traditional detail to the piece.

Condition

The mask is in vintage condition with visible signs of age and previous use.

There are areas of paint and surface-finish loss, scratches, scuffs, discoloration, and general wear, particularly around the forehead, eyebrows, cheeks, nose, and chin.

The reverse also shows age-related wear, surface discoloration, and wear around the edges.

A metal wire is attached to the reverse for hanging or display.

These imperfections give the mask a distinctive aged appearance and should be carefully considered when assessing its condition.

Please examine all photographs, including the close-up images and reverse side, as they form an important part of the description.

Details

* Object: Traditional Japanese Jikyu Mask (地久面)
* Country of origin: Japan
* Material: Lightweight composite material with visible textile backing and lacquer-like surface finish (exact composition unverified)
* Color: Vermilion red, dark brown, and black
* Height: Approximately 21.5 cm
* Width: Approximately 17 cm
* Depth: Approximately 12 cm
* Period: Unknown
* Condition: Fair, with visible age-related wear
* Display: Hanging wire attached to the reverse

A Charming Piece of Japanese Decorative Art

With its warm smile, vivid red coloration, and distinctive aged surface, this mask makes an attractive display piece for collectors of Japanese traditional art, theatrical masks, and Asian decorative objects.

Its expressive character and textured reverse offer an interesting example of Japanese mask-making aesthetics.

The item will be carefully packaged for international shipping.