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Japanese Ceramic, Daikoku Mask
Japanese Ceramic, Daikoku Mask - JC9102010
Our Price: $595.00 In Stock

Charming representation of Daikoku, one of Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods, legendary god of wealth and patron of farming, early 20th century.  Animated expression, whimsical form and rendering.  Dimensions:  11.5” x 12.5”.
Japanese Ceramic Mask, Ebisu
Japanese Ceramic Mask, Ebisu - JC910209
Our Price: $595.00 In Stock

Whisimical representation of Ebisu, one of Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods, symbol of bountiful fishing and safe sailing and bringer of prosperity to all, early 20th century.  Animated expression, charming form and rendering.  Dimensions:  13” x 13”.
Japanese Mask, Carved Wood Nio Ungyo
Japanese Mask, Carved Wood Nio Ungyo - JJ99279
Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $695.00 In Stock

Striking Japanese carved wood temple mask, early 20th century.  Fabulous, fierce and animated rendering.  Represents temple guardian or Nio figure.  Called Ungyo, this character has a closed mouth and represents the beginning of the universe.  Great color and patina. Paper label on back.  Dimensions:  9” x 7”.
Japanese Mask, Noto Fire Festival
Japanese Mask, Noto Fire Festival - JC9995
Our Price: $1,295.00 In Stock

Dazzling Japanese carved wood and lacquer  fire festival mask, mid-20th century.  Fabulous, fierce and animated rendering.  Traditional used during the Noto region’s fire festival, held annually in August.  Eye-popping, glossy colors, horse-hair Dimensions:  12” x 7”.
Japanese Noto Fire Festival Mask
Japanese Noto Fire Festival Mask - JC9996
Our Price: $1,295.00 In Stock

Dazzling Japanese carved wood and lacquer  fire festival mask, mid-20th century.  Fabulous, fierce and animated rendering.  Traditional used during the Noto region’s fire festival, held annually in August.  Eye-popping, glossy colors, horse-hair Dimensions:  12” x 7”.
Japanese Noh Mask, Wood Carved Zo-onna
Japanese Noh Mask, Wood Carved Zo-onna - JP9J420
Our Price: $1,995.00 In Stock

Exceptional Japanese carved wood Noh theater mask of the character Zo-onna, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fabulous rendering of the facial expression, reflecting calmness, purity and tranquility.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:
Japanese Noh Mask, Female Waka-Onna
Japanese Noh Mask, Female Waka-Onna - JP9J417
Our Price: $1,995.00 In Stock

Striking Japanese carved wood Noh theater mask of the character Waka-Onna, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Traditionally the face of and elegant beauty.  Fabulous rendering of the facial expression, reflecting grace and refinement.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  8.5” x 5”.
Japanese Tengu Mask, Wood Devil
Japanese Tengu Mask, Wood Carved Devil - JP9J419
Our Price: $1,995.00 In Stock

Superb Japanese carved wood tengu mask, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Tengu are mythical, long-nosed devils who are said to dwell in forests and mountains and harass travelers.  This fabulous rendering features piercing gaze, accentuated by a furrowed brow and frightening grimace.  Tengu masks are becoming increasingly difficult to find and are in great demand by collectors.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  11” w/nose x 10” x 8”.
Japanese Noh Mask, Happy Woman Otafuku
Japanese Noh Mask, Happy Woman Otafuku - JP9J421
Our Price: $3,995.00 In Stock

Extraordinary Noh mask featuring Otafuku or “Happy Woman,” Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Incredible rendering features skilled carving with great attention to detail and animation.  Comes with original, inscribed kiri wood storage box.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  7” x 6” x 3”.
Japanese Folk Masks, Tale of Momotaro
Japanese Folk Masks, Tale of Momotaro - JW9MY134
Our Price: $1,995.00 In Stock

Exceptional set of five Japanese carved wood masks of the characters in the folk tale of Momotaro, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. In this classic folk tale, Momotarō, accompanied by the old man, meets and befriends a talking dog, monkey, and pheasant, penetrates the demons' fort and beats the demons' leader, Ura, as well as his army, into surrendering. Momotarō returns home with his new friends. Fabulous rendering of the facial expressions.  Masks have a mouthpiece with which they are held in place during the performance. Very good condition.  Dimensions:  10” x 6”.
Japanese Carved Wood Temple Mask
Japanese Carved Wood Temple Mask - JP9A161
Our Price: $2,195.00 In Stock

Dramatic Japanese carved wood temple mask, Showa period, early 20th century. Fabulous, animated rendering of fierce facial expression. Great color and patina. Paper label on back.  Dimensions:  18” x 13” x 12”.
Japanese Noh Mask, Carved Wood Okina
Japanese Noh Mask, Carved Wood Okina - JC8D1015
Our Price: $2,495.00 In Stock

Edo-period Japanese carved wood Okina Noh theater mask, c. 1800. Fabulous rendering of the facial expression, originally would have had horse-hair beard denoting wisdom. This type of mask features moveable jaw, originating in the Genryu style Noh play Dance of Monkeys. Very good condition with hair loss and some wood and lacquer deterioration commensurate with age and use.  Dimensions:  9” x 7”.
Japanese Negoro Lacquer Mask Netsuke, 19th C.
Our Price: $2,995.00 In Stock

Remarkable Negoro lacquer wood mask netsuke, Edo to Meiji period, 19th century.  Fabulous traditional depiction of Otafuku or “Happy Woman.”  Incredible rendering features skilled carving work with great attention to detail and animation.  Rich Negoro lacquer textured effects and colorations.  See Raymond Bushell’s Netsuke Masks for reference.  An excellent find for the netsuke collector!  Very good condition. Dimensions: 1.75" x 1.5".
Japanese Carved Wood Tengu Mask, c. 1860
Our Price: $1,795.00 In Stock

Superb Japanese carved wood tengu mask from Akita province, late Edo period, c. 1860.  Tengu are mythical, long-nosed devils who are said to dwell in forests and mountains and harass travelers.  This fabulous rendering features piercing gaze, accentuated by a furrowed brow and frightening grimace.  Tengu masks are becoming increasingly difficult to find and are in great demand by collectors.  Dimensions:  11” high, 9” wide, 7.5” deep w/nose.
Japanese Noh Mask, Signed
Our Price: $1,395.00 In Stock

Remarkable Japanese carved wood Okina Noh theater mon frame, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fabulous rendering of the facial expression, with genuine horse-hair beard denoting wisdom. This type of mfeatures moveable jaw and eyebrows, originating in the Genryu style Noh play Dance of Monkeys. Artist signed, Sensho. Comes with kiri (paulownia) wood box for storage. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16.5” x 13” (frame).  16” w/ beard, 7” x 6” w/o.
   
 
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