A Noh Mask
Lot 64 THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN GENTLEMAN

A Noh Mask

EDO PERIOD (17TH-18TH CENTURY)

Fermé9 November 2011

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GBP 4,000

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A Noh Mask
Edo Period (17th-18th century)
Of Magojiro, polychrome pigments and gesso over wood
21cm. high

Note du spécialiste

The name Magojiro is that of the carver who first made the mask. It is said that he modelled it on the face of his deceased wife, whom he sorely missed.