【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 An early Showa-period hand-carved Japanese wooden mask depicting Okame, also known as Otafuku (お多福) or Otogoze (乙御前), a beloved traditional figure symbolising happiness, good fortune and prosperity. Carved from solid wood with a beautiful reddish-brown finish, the mask features gently smiling crescent-shaped eyes, generously rounded cheeks, deep dimples and a slightly open mouth revealing finely carved teeth. Delicate painted details accentuate the eyebrows and hairline, while the natural wood grain adds warmth and character. The reverse reveals traditional carving marks and retains its black fastening cord. Associated with traditional Japanese Kyogen theatre and Kagura performances, Okame is also closely linked to Ame-no-Uzume, the goddess of laughter and joy in Japanese mythology. Such masks are traditionally displayed as auspicious decorations to welcome happiness, family harmony and prosperity, making this an attractive piece of Japanese folk art. Good vintage condition with light scuffs, minor blemishes and natural age-related patina. No major cracks or structural damage are apparent. Please examine the photographs carefully for details. ※Important: For Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco and Portugal, orders of €150 or less cannot currently be shipped due to the new €3 customs duty/IOSS issue. There is no confirmed resumption date. Please do not bid unless you are prepared to wait. Orders over €150 are not affected. Dimensions: approx. H 20.3 cm W 15.5 cm D 7.5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information, description, and images before placing your bid. The items shown in the photos are what is included in the lot. If anything shown as included is missing upon delivery, please contact us immediately. ・Some display stands or other items in the photos may be photography props and are not included in the sale. Please read the description carefully to confirm what is included. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!