Explore the Beauty of Japanese Fine Art
Explore the Beauty of Japanese Fine Art
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An antique Noh mask of Asakura-Jo depicting an old man from the late Edo to early Meiji era. The lacquered face with slightly smiling mouth shows two rows of teeth along with horse hair on the moustache, beard and eyebrows. An old man with a rustic and healthy look often used in Noh Theatre to represent fishermen and farmers.
Hand carved and gilded from a single piece of wood and most likely to be Cypress which was traditionally used for Noh and Kabuki masks. The mask is in excellent condition and is signed on the reverse. Approximate Dimensions – Mask Width 14 cm and Height 20 cm (not including beard).
Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking and signature.
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An antique Noh mask of Asakura-Jo depicting an old man from the late Edo to early Meiji era. The lacquered face with slightly smiling mouth shows two rows of teeth along with horse hair on the moustache, beard and eyebrows. An old man with a rustic and healthy look often used in Noh Theatre to represent fishermen and farmers.
Hand carved and gilded from a single piece of wood and most likely to be Cypress which was traditionally used for Noh and Kabuki masks. The mask is in excellent condition and is signed on the reverse.
Approximate Dimensions – Mask Width 14 cm and Height 20 cm (not including beard).
Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking and signature.
