Mask Noh - Young Woman (onna-men) – Japan, Ca. 1930–1950
Carved, plastered, and polychromed wood. A female mask belonging to the onna-men (女面) family, likely of the Ko-omote / Waka-onna type, depicting a young woman. Oval face with a high forehead, narrow eyes, painted eyebrows, and a slightly parted mouth revealing teeth blackened according to the court custom of ohaguro (tooth blackening with a solution of iron filings and vinegar).
Sculptor’s seal on the reverse. There are signs of wear on the reverse, indicating that the mask was worn.
Japan, circa 1930–1950. Dimensions: height 21 cm; width 13.5 cm.
Sculptor’s seal on the reverse. There are signs of wear on the reverse, indicating that the mask was worn.
Japan, circa 1930–1950. Dimensions: height 21 cm; width 13.5 cm.
450 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Painted wood
Width: 13,5
Height: 21
Reference (ID): 1828633
Availability: In stock
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