High quality Japanese traditional hand carved wooden Noh mask - Kotobide小飛出, finely carved with meticulous treatment details, made by Kawamura Itsuzo川村逸象 and artist name 逸象 was signed on the backside. with high quality Noh mask bag. Compared to the Ootobide, it is smaller, has no ears, smaller eyes, and a reddish flesh color. It is used to portray animal spirits, such as the fox spirit who is the messenger of Inari Myojin in the Noh play "Kokaji," or the fox-like Chinese beast, Yakan, in "Sesshoseki." Later coloring has marred the facial expression. The "Kotobiki" mask is used in the Noh play "Kokaji" to portray the spirit fox that appears as a messenger of Inari Myojin to respond to Sanjo Munechika's calls, and in the Noh play "Nue" to portray the mysterious bird that is defeated by the master archer Minamoto no Yorimasa. with high quality Noh mask bag. Dimensions: 20.5 x 13.7 x 8.5 cm Good condition: there are stains and wear off from aging and using, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference. Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.