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Japanese Noh Theater Mask - JCXAG2412
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Jcollector Price: $1,995.00 Sale Price: $1,695.00
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Striking Japanese carved wood Noh theater mask, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Finely rendered face of a eye-catching traditional character. Fabulous rendering of the facial expression, reflecting grace and refinement. Artist mark on reverse. Comes with original wood tomobako storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8” x 5”.
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Japanese Tengu Mask, Carved and Lacquered Wood - JGXJL1510
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Jcollector Price: $795.00 Sale Price: $716.00
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Fantastic Japanese carved wood tengu mask, early 20th century. 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. Red, gold and black lacquer. Old tengu masks are becoming increasingly difficult to find and are in great demand by collectors. Dimensions: 7” x 6” x 9”.
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Japanese Bunraku Puppet Head - JPXMY1318
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Jcollector Price: $2,495.00 Sale Price: $2,246.00
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Remarkable, rare Bunraku puppet head, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fabulous rendering, with great detail and expression. Carved with with layer upon layer of brilliant white gofun. Head moves forward. Very good condition with minor hair loss. Dimensions: 12” high w/stand, 5.5” x 5.5”.
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Japanese Mask, Carved Wood Nio Ungyo - JJ99279
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Jcollector Price: $895.00 Sale Price: $627.00
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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”.
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Japanese Ceramic, Daikoku Mask - JC9102010
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Jcollector Price: $595.00 Sale Price: $536.00
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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”.
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Japanese Ceramic Mask, Ebisu - JC910209
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Jcollector Price: $595.00 Sale Price: $536.00
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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”.
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Japanese Mask, Noto Fire Festival - JC9995
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Jcollector Price: $1,295.00 Sale Price: $1,166.00
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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”.
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Japanese Noto Fire Festival Mask - JC9996
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Jcollector Price: $1,295.00 Sale Price: $1,166.00
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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”.
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Japanese Noh Mask, Female Waka-Onna - JP9J417
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Jcollector Price: $1,995.00 Sale Price: $1,796.00
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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”.
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Japanese Tengu Mask, Wood Carved Devil - JP9J419
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Jcollector Price: $1,995.00 Sale Price: $1,796.00
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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”.
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Japanese Noh Mask, Happy Woman Otafuku - JP9J421
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Jcollector Price: $3,995.00 Sale Price: $3,596.00
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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”.
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Japanese Carved Wood Temple Mask - JP9A161
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Jcollector Price: $2,195.00 Sale Price: $1,976.00
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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”.
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Japanese Noh Mask, Carved Wood Okina - JC8D1015
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Jcollector Price: $2,495.00 Sale Price: $2,246.00
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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”.
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Japanese Negoro Lacquer Mask Netsuke, 19th C.
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Unavailable for delivery until September 2010
Jcollector Price: $2,995.00
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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".
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Japanese Carved Wood Tengu Mask, c. 1860
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Jcollector Price: $1,795.00 Sale Price: $1,616.00
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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.
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Japanese Noh Mask, Signed
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Jcollector Price: $1,395.00 Sale Price: $1,256.00
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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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