Japan Mask

-1616) the title of "best" (tenkaichi) mask maker. This recognition helped to increase the value of Noh masks, and feudal lords became enthusiasts of this theatrical art and began to...

Boxwood netsuke representing the mask of Hyottoko in Noh theatre. Hyottoko is a legendary comic character, considered to be a fire god in certain regions of north-east Japan.

Large Awaji Hu form vase in deep green glaze, circa 1910. Inspired by an ancient Chinese bronze form with fantastic taotie mask handles. Measures: 13 1/2" high, 13" diameter. Excelle...

Materials: Bronze. "Oni Mask #2" is inspired by the protective symbolism of traditional Japanese Oni masks.

The wall pockets are stamped on the backs as being made in Japan.

In 18 karat yellow gold. In the form of a mask - reminiscent of early Venetian Ball masks, Japanese Go masks, and of course Tragedy & Comedy.

The faces are inspired by Japanese Noh theater masks, specificaly based on the white mask of a happy old man used in Noh and the festival performance of the Japanese play Okina.

Can also be an interesting and creative hair piece. The hannya (??) mask is a mask used in Japanese Noh theater, representing a jealous female demon.

The painting operates on multiple levels at once. The Hannya mask in Japanese tradition represents the monstrous face that obsessive desire gives a woman.

Artist: Susan Fenton (1949-2018; American) Title: Plumed helmet back and figure with pleated mask. Japan series Year of Creation: 1996 Edition: Unique pieces Medium: Toned Gelatin Si...

One of the fabrics used for the shades is a Pierre Frey linen that overlaps traditional Japanese theatre masks in bold colors. Multifaceted forms of cubism reveal a special geometry ...

The facial features, consistent with native carving of this region, recall the style of Japanese kabuki masks. The sculpture has a circular mother-of-pearl inlay in its center and re...

Nice collection of original fine woodcuts of the Utagawa school, partially coloured, including illustrations of Japanese theatrical masks, ceremonial dresses, floral decorations, com...

Ornamented with a centering polychrome enameled peacock plaque, made of very high standard quality, mounted on a gilt-bronze dish, decorated in relief with Japanese Nô theater masks....

This is the old Tengu surface that was used in the Kyushu region of Japan. It is thought to be from around the Meiji period. Tengu noodles are said to be an amulet, a blessing, and...

Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI 1959~62 Instructor of Painting, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI 1962 Move to and establish studio in Kyoto, Japan 1963~9...