Japanese Lacquer Mask

Antique Japanese Bugaku or Noh Mask, late 19th century antique Japanese Bugaku mask of an old man laughing.

Tengu Mask, Japan wood, antiquity 1900, red lacquered wood, eyes brass Measures: H 20cm, W 17cm, W 25cm.

Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered wood, Late Edo period This lion mask can be found at the head of a float in the Gion festival.

Samurai menpo mask with the 'fierce' ressei expression, with the iron and red lacquer surface which gives the face deep and marked wrinkles.

With red lacquer interior. Comes in a set of three, all sold separately.

19th century papier mâché Japanese mask We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a 19th Century papier mâché Japanese mask attributed to a dramatic iki-ningy (living doll) from ...

Japanese Meiji period lacquered carved paloma wood Noh mask depicting Okina, the happy old man of wisdom and joy who is a distinguished character in many Noh dramas.

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. This finely carved Japanese antique wooden theater mask of Kawazu, an Oni, is a superb example of this character with its dramatic br...

A striking antique Tengu mask representing the powerful mountain spirit of Japanese folklore.

From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. This finely carved Japanese antique wooden theater mask is a superb example of this character with its dramatic brow and pleasant jo...

A striking Japanese Menburyu mask from the 20th century, masterfully carved to depict Fūryū—a malevolent spirit character from traditional Japanese folklore.

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. This powerful Japanese antique theatre mask of Tengu is an extraordinary example of this character with its dramatic and spectacular...

A fantastic male and female pair of Japanese red and black lacquered lion masks used in traditional shishimai (Lion Dances) with highly carved brows and manes and gilt eyes and teeth.

The neck and throat guard is lacquered and laced, adding to the elegance and authenticity of the set.

This is a superb example of a large Japanese Noh mask in the form of a Guardian Lion. The mask dates to the early 20th century.

A rather wonderful, albeit a little frightening, Japanese Kagura mask, clearly made for and used by a Japanese Noh theater actor.

A fantastic and expressive Japanese carved wood mask of a tiger, made for kyogen theater performances, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan.

Traditional Japanese lion mask dating to the mid-20th century. The masks is in overall very good condition and would make an eye-catcher decorative element. Lion masks were used in t...

Antique Japanese carved and lacquered Noh Theatre mask on stand, Edo period, 18th Century.

A powerful Japanese kagura mask of the deity Omoikane y Kiyomi, Showa or Hesei Era, late 20th century, Japan.

A bold and powerful kagura mask of the Shinto deity Sarutahiko Okami by Kiyomi Yokota, Showa or Heisei Era, late 20th century, Japan. The mask depicts the Japanese Shinto deity Sa...

A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural cypress wood clearly by a maste...

A Japanese Noh mask box, in black lacquer with a gold and silver maki e Rimpa style landscape design featuring a bird sitting in maple trees with mountains in the background.

A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker. This mask ...

18th century Japanese Noh theatre mask of Ko-Jo an elegant old man in Noh drama.

An expressively molded mask of a man. His face contorted in either ecstasy or agony, with bulging eyes and deep creases throughout, his lips held tightly together as if trying not to...

This powerful Japanese vintage theatre mask of Tengu is an extraordinary example of this character with its dramatic and spectacular face and protruding nose.

This powerful and signed Japanese antique theater mask of Tengu is an extraordinary example of this character with its dramatic and spectacular face and nose.

Japanese Meiji period Iki mask in carved wood with a Japanese collection label on the back, depicting a dynamic expressive human face, with glass eyes and hair and a burnished gofun ...

This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and lacquer.

Great Old pair of Noh masks from our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels.

A truly fantastic, riveting mask, clearly made for and used by a Japanese Noh theater actor.

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. This large and powerful Japanese antique theatre mask of Tengu is an extraordinary example of this character with its dramatic and s...

Extremely Rare Japanese Edo Period Menpo Armor Mask, Leather & Iron, Ca. 1690s Edo Period (1603-1868) DIMENSIONS: Height: 10 inches Diameter: 8 inches ABOUT An exception...

Decorative marsk representing a character of theatre. Carved wood with lacquer. Its eyes are made of glass. Its hair is hair of Horse.

A rare and charming Japanese Noh mask made about 1840. This mask depicts a plump beauty with jett black hair, ruby red lips and charcoal stained teeth. We love the pleasing and hap...

Meiji Period. Iki Ningyo mask in the shape of a man's head. Lacquer on wood with glass eyes and bone teeth.

Small kidney shaped lacquer nashiji kobako. The lid features the no mask of Noh theater character representing the Hannya demon in polychrome lacquer.

INTERESTING AND STRANGE. THIS MASK HAS ITS ORIGINAL PAINT. THE EARS ARE DETACHABLE. THE BLACK AROUND THE NOSE IS FROM FIREWORKS USED TO MAKE SMOKE.

A decorative antique lacquered gilt and painted papier mache' Noh mask made in Japan early in the 20th Century.

A great Noh mask from a collection formed about 25 years ago. We are told that this characters name is Tengu. Quite a nose with eyebrows, bird and mustache to match.

A MENACING JAPANESE FOLK ART CARVED WOOD AND RED-LACQUERED MASK WITH LONG NOSE.

19th Century Japanese Noh mask

A scarce example of a 19th Century Japanese Noh mask. Carved wood with a red and black applied lacquer.

Heita (平太) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Heita (平太) SKU: TBA18 Size: W: 16 cm, H: 21 cm The Heita mask is used to portray warriors, military commander...

Antique Japanese wooden Noh mask. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century Size: Length 20 C.M. / Width 14.8 C.M. / Thickness 9.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected...

Japanese Noh Theater Ko-Omote Mask, Early 20th Century DIMENSIONS: Height: 8.5 inches Width: 4.5 inches Depth: 3 inches ABOUT A finely carved and painted Ko-Omote mask used in trad...

Unusual Japanese Folk Art theatre mask depicting the playful character Mitsumekozo, a three eyed goblin often portrayed as a mischevious creature in comical plays, late Meiji period,...

Antique Japanese wooden Noh mask. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century Size: Length 20.3 C.M. / Width 14.7 C.M. / Thickness 9.3 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expect...

Japanese signed Noh Mask depicting ”Yoroboshi” character, who was disowned by his father, became blind with grief and tragically, "It's full of sorrow in the heart while leaving a ...

Ōtenjin (大天神) A type of Noh mask used to portray powerful deities or revered, divine figures in Japanese Noh theater. The mask embodies strength, authority, and the transcendental n...

A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. This mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and signed/sealed by the maker on the under...

19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask A Japanese Meiji period Iki mask dated from the late 19th Century, depicting a dynamic expressive human face, with glass eyes and hair and a burn...

Japanese Large Cloisonné Vase in Midnight Blue w/ Flowers and Birds, Ca. 1900/1910 DIMENSIONS: Height: 46 inches Diameter: 51.5 inches ABOUT This exquisite vase is a remarkable te...

Japanese Late Edo/Early Meiji Period Kakiemon Porcelain Chin Dog, Ca. 1850-1870 DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inchess Width: 5.5 inches ABOUT Highly expressive figure of a Japanese Chin d...