Description:

East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, Meiji to Showa Period, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A graceful Noh theatre mask of the Onna or woman type, skillfully hand-carved to present the visage of a young woman, comprised of intense eyes and parted lips. Though there are over 200 types of Noh masks, this example likely depicts Ko-omote, which translates to "small face." Ko- omote is commonly used to portray various young female characters, such as a country girl, a court lady, a flower spirit, or a goddess. Note her fair complexion and quixotic features, as Ko-omote represents the idealized face of an aristocratic young woman from the Heian period (794-1185), which was considered as the standard of elegance in medieval Japan. Size: 5.5" W x 7.9" H (14 cm x 20.1 cm)

Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection

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#180248

  • Condition: Expected nicks and abrasions, as well as minor cracking and peeling to pigment in areas, especially near peripheries. Otherwise, intact and excellent. Japanese inscription on verso, as well as suspension rope for display.

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