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Japanese Lacquer Mask

Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
Large Japanese Lacquer Mask

Large Japanese Lacquer Mask

$1,900

H 11 in W 7 in D 4 in

Large Japanese Lacquer Mask

Located in New York, NY

Large Japanese lacquer and Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Early Meiji Noh Female Mask - Carved Wood with Gofun , ca. 1880
Japanese Early Meiji Noh Female Mask - Carved Wood with Gofun , ca. 1880

Japanese Early Meiji Noh Female Mask - Carved Wood with Gofun , ca. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Early Meiji Noh Female Mask - Carved Wood & Gofun, ca. 1880 DIMENSIONS: Height: 8

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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask, brown lacquer with 3 sections and 2 compartments

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquered Shishi-gashira Lion Mask – Edo to Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Lacquered Shishi-gashira Lion Mask – Edo to Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Lacquered Shishi-gashira Lion Mask – Edo to Meiji Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A finely crafted traditional Japanese Shishi-gashira (lion head), historically used in ceremonial

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

20th c. ceremonial Shishi mask from Northern Japan
20th c. ceremonial Shishi mask from Northern Japan

20th c. ceremonial Shishi mask from Northern Japan

$1,950

H 8.67 in W 12.6 in D 16.54 in

20th c. ceremonial Shishi mask from Northern Japan

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A highly unusual and compelling ceremonial mask from northern Japan, dating to the early 20th

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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Wood Bugaku Mask of Korobase Edo Period
Japanese Wood Bugaku Mask of Korobase Edo Period

Japanese Wood Bugaku Mask of Korobase Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking Japanese carved wood mask with polychrome paint and lacquer surface. This rare mask is

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask o a Guardian, ca. 1750
Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask o a Guardian, ca. 1750

Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask o a Guardian, ca. 1750

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask o a Guardian, ca. 1750

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Antique 1750s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Massive Wood Antique Japanese Noh Drama Mask in Wabi Sabi Style
Massive Wood Antique Japanese Noh Drama Mask in Wabi Sabi Style

Massive Wood Antique Japanese Noh Drama Mask in Wabi Sabi Style

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Extraordinary 19th Century hand carved wood mask believed to have once been a dramatic Noh Drama

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century
Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century

Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Antique Edo Signed Wood Noh Theater Mask Ko-Omote 17th-18th Century
Japanese Antique Edo Signed Wood Noh Theater Mask Ko-Omote 17th-18th Century

Japanese Antique Edo Signed Wood Noh Theater Mask Ko-Omote 17th-18th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

A Rare Hinoki Mask of ‘Ja’
A Rare Hinoki Mask of ‘Ja’

A Rare Hinoki Mask of ‘Ja’

$36,000

H 10 in W 8 in D 6 in

A Rare Hinoki Mask of ‘Ja’

Located in London, GB

A Rare Hinoki Mask of ‘Ja’ Painted with an earthen red polychrome over gesso, with fine sparse hair

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A Fine ‘Noh’ Mask of Imawka
A Fine ‘Noh’ Mask of Imawka

A Fine ‘Noh’ Mask of Imawka

$12,000

H 7 in W 4 in D 6 in

A Fine ‘Noh’ Mask of Imawka

Located in London, GB

A Fine ‘Noh’ Mask of Imawka The ‘ogee’ brows forming a deep frown A red painted inscription above

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Japan, 19th Century Hannya Noh Mask
Japan, 19th Century Hannya Noh Mask

Japan, 19th Century Hannya Noh Mask

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H 11.03 in W 6.5 in D 6.7 in

Japan, 19th Century Hannya Noh Mask

Located in Paris, FR

The Hannya mask is a Noh mask which represents a jealous female demon or serpent. It has two sharp

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Masks

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask
19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask

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H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask

Located in London, GB

Noh Mask, Noh Theatre Mask, Samurai, Japanese Antique. Beautifully carved and hand-painted lacquered

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Cypress, Lacquer, Paint

Medium Japanese Lacquer Mask
Medium Japanese Lacquer Mask

Medium Japanese Lacquer Mask

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H 7 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

Medium Japanese Lacquer Mask

Located in New York, NY

Medium Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

A Japanese Articulated Lion Dance (Shishimai) Mask
A Japanese Articulated Lion Dance (Shishimai) Mask

A Japanese Articulated Lion Dance (Shishimai) Mask

Located in Austin, TX

A charming Japanese mask originally used in traditional lion dances (shishimai)to scare away evil

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Signed Japanese Shinto Laughing Man Noh Theater Face Mask
Antique 19th Century Signed Japanese Shinto Laughing Man Noh Theater Face Mask

Antique 19th Century Signed Japanese Shinto Laughing Man Noh Theater Face Mask

Located in Dayton, OH

laughing. The mask is made of wood and lacquer. Hand painted and signed on the inside. Japan, late Edo or

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Antique 19th Century Japonisme Masks

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Tengu Mask, Japan Wood, Antiquity 1900, Red Lacquered Wood, Brass Eyes
Tengu Mask, Japan Wood, Antiquity 1900, Red Lacquered Wood, Brass Eyes

Tengu Mask, Japan Wood, Antiquity 1900, Red Lacquered Wood, Brass Eyes

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period

Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered wood, Late Edo period This lion mask can be

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Japanese samurai menpo mask
A Japanese samurai menpo mask

A Japanese samurai menpo mask

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H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in

A Japanese samurai menpo mask

Located in Milano, IT

Samurai menpo mask with the 'fierce' ressei expression, with the iron and red lacquer surface which

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Samurai Iron Battle Mask
Japanese Samurai Iron Battle Mask

Japanese Samurai Iron Battle Mask

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H 7 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Japanese Samurai Iron Battle Mask

Located in Hudson, NY

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

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Antique 17th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Papier Mâché Japanese Mask
19th Century Papier Mâché Japanese Mask

19th Century Papier Mâché Japanese Mask

Located in London, GB

19th century papier mâché Japanese mask We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a 19th

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Antique 1880s Japanese Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Meiji Noh Lacquered Wood Mask of Okina The Happy Old Man by Ko-Ikiu
Japanese Meiji Noh Lacquered Wood Mask of Okina The Happy Old Man by Ko-Ikiu

Japanese Meiji Noh Lacquered Wood Mask of Okina The Happy Old Man by Ko-Ikiu

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese Meiji period lacquered carved paloma wood Noh mask depicting Okina, the happy old man of

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Noh Mask with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century
Japanese Antique Noh Mask with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century

Japanese Antique Noh Mask with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

masks represent the roles such as ghosts, women, children, and the elderly. Written in ancient Japanese

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Superb 19th Century Japanese Tengu Mask – Late Edo Period
Superb 19th Century Japanese Tengu Mask – Late Edo Period

Superb 19th Century Japanese Tengu Mask – Late Edo Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Gigaku Noh Mask with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century
Japanese Antique Gigaku Noh Mask with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century

Japanese Antique Gigaku Noh Mask with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. This finely carved Japanese antique wooden

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Powerful Japanese Antique Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose, 19th Century
Powerful Japanese Antique Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose, 19th Century

Powerful Japanese Antique Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. This powerful Japanese antique theatre mask of

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Shishimai Masks
Pair of Shishimai Masks

Pair of Shishimai Masks

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H 34 in W 28 in D 20 in

Pair of Shishimai Masks

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic male and female pair of Japanese red and black lacquered lion masks used in traditional

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Early 20th Century Japanese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Edo-Era Samurai Helmet and Mask Set, an Authentic Piece of History from the 17th
Edo-Era Samurai Helmet and Mask Set, an Authentic Piece of History from the 17th

Edo-Era Samurai Helmet and Mask Set, an Authentic Piece of History from the 17th

Located in Fukuoka, JP

32-plate Suji Kabuto (helmet) and a Menpo (mask) that match perfectly to create an impressive and

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Large Noh Lion Mask
Japanese Large Noh Lion Mask

Japanese Large Noh Lion Mask

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H 3 in W 15 in D 8 in

Japanese Large Noh Lion Mask

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a superb example of a large Japanese Noh mask in the form of a Guardian Lion. The mask

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Kagura Noh Theater Mask, Early 1900s
Japanese Kagura Noh Theater Mask, Early 1900s

Japanese Kagura Noh Theater Mask, Early 1900s

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H 12.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Kagura Noh Theater Mask, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Masks

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Kyogen Theater Tiger Mask, Showa Era, Mid-20th Century, Japan
Japanese Kyogen Theater Tiger Mask, Showa Era, Mid-20th Century, Japan

Japanese Kyogen Theater Tiger Mask, Showa Era, Mid-20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic and expressive Japanese carved wood mask of a tiger, made for kyogen theater

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Noh Lacquered Lion Mask
Noh Lacquered Lion Mask

Noh Lacquered Lion Mask

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H 6 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

Noh Lacquered Lion Mask

Located in Pasadena, CA

Traditional Japanese lion mask dating to the mid-20th century. The masks is in overall very good

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Noh Theatre Mask, Edo Period, 18th Century
Antique Japanese Noh Theatre Mask, Edo Period, 18th Century

Antique Japanese Noh Theatre Mask, Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

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

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Masks

Japanese Kagura Dance Mask of Omoikane by Kiyomi Yokota, Late 20th Century
Japanese Kagura Dance Mask of Omoikane by Kiyomi Yokota, Late 20th Century

Japanese Kagura Dance Mask of Omoikane by Kiyomi Yokota, Late 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

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

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Goat Hair, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Kagura Dance Mask of Sarutahiko by Kiyomi Yokota, Late 20th Century
Japanese Kagura Dance Mask of Sarutahiko by Kiyomi Yokota, Late 20th Century

Japanese Kagura Dance Mask of Sarutahiko by Kiyomi Yokota, Late 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Heisei Era, late 20th century, Japan. The mask depicts the Japanese Shinto deity Sarutahiko Okami, the

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Goat Hair, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Yase Otoko Yaseotoko
Japanese Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Yase Otoko Yaseotoko

Japanese Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Yase Otoko Yaseotoko

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre

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20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Noh Mask Box with Gold Maki e Design, Edo Period
Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Noh Mask Box with Gold Maki e Design, Edo Period

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Noh Mask Box with Gold Maki e Design, Edo Period

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A Japanese Noh mask box, in black lacquer with a gold and silver maki e Rimpa style landscape

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Bronze, Gold, Silver

Japanese Noh Theatre Mask
Japanese Noh Theatre Mask

Japanese Noh Theatre Mask

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H 8 in Dm 5.5 in

Japanese Noh Theatre Mask

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme More Asian Art, Obje...

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Iki Ningyo Mask
Japanese Iki Ningyo Mask

Japanese Iki Ningyo Mask

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H 8 in W 7 in D 4 in

Japanese Iki Ningyo Mask

Located in Austin, TX

An expressively molded mask of a man. His face contorted in either ecstasy or agony, with bulging

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer, Papier Mâché

Powerful Japanese Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose
Powerful Japanese Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose

Powerful Japanese Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose

Located in South Burlington, VT

This powerful Japanese vintage theatre mask of Tengu is an extraordinary example of this character

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Powerful Japanese Antique Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose
Powerful Japanese Antique Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose

Powerful Japanese Antique Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose

Located in South Burlington, VT

This powerful and signed Japanese antique theater mask of Tengu is an extraordinary example of this

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Iki Mask of an Expressive Character Face
Japanese Meiji Period Iki Mask of an Expressive Character Face

Japanese Meiji Period Iki Mask of an Expressive Character Face

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese Meiji period Iki mask in carved wood with a Japanese collection label on the back

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Noh Theater Mask Edo Period
Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Noh Theater Mask Edo Period

Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Noh Theater Mask Edo Period

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The natural faded

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Pair of Noh Masks with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century
Japanese Antique Pair of Noh Masks with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century

Japanese Antique Pair of Noh Masks with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Big Japanese Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose, Signed, 19th Century
Big Japanese Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose, Signed, 19th Century

Big Japanese Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose, Signed, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. This large and powerful Japanese antique theatre

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Signed Gigaku Noh Theater Meiji Mask of Taikofu the Elderly Widower
Japanese Signed Gigaku Noh Theater Meiji Mask of Taikofu the Elderly Widower

Japanese Signed Gigaku Noh Theater Meiji Mask of Taikofu the Elderly Widower

Located in Studio City, CA

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Lacquer Mask from Meiji Period Japan
Lacquer Mask from Meiji Period Japan

Lacquer Mask from Meiji Period Japan

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H 30 in W 21 in D 12 in

Lacquer Mask from Meiji Period Japan

Located in Paris, FR

Decorative marsk representing a character of theatre. Carved wood with lacquer. Its eyes are

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Masks

Materials

Bone

Antique Japanese Noh Mask
Antique Japanese Noh Mask

Antique Japanese Noh Mask

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H 8 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Antique Japanese Noh Mask

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and charming Japanese Noh mask made about 1840. This mask depicts a plump beauty with jett

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Twine

19th Japanese Lacquered Kobako, Hannya Mask (Lacquer Box)
19th Japanese Lacquered Kobako, Hannya Mask (Lacquer Box)

19th Japanese Lacquered Kobako, Hannya Mask (Lacquer Box)

Located in Paris, FR

Small kidney shaped lacquer nashiji kobako. The lid features the no mask of Noh theater character

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Antique 1880s Japanese Lacquer

Japan, Meiji Iki Ningyo Mask
Japan, Meiji Iki Ningyo Mask

Japan, Meiji Iki Ningyo Mask

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H 11.03 in W 9.06 in D 8.67 in

Japan, Meiji Iki Ningyo Mask

Located in Paris, FR

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Masks

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Glass, Bone

Impressive Japanese Dog Head Parade Mask
Impressive Japanese Dog Head Parade Mask

Impressive Japanese Dog Head Parade Mask

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H 26 in W 27 in D 26 in

Impressive Japanese Dog Head Parade Mask

Located in santa monica, CA

INTERESTING AND STRANGE. THIS MASK HAS ITS ORIGINAL PAINT. THE EARS ARE DETACHABLE. THE BLACK

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Taisho Period Noh Mask
Taisho Period Noh Mask

Taisho Period Noh Mask

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H 15.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 in

Taisho Period Noh Mask

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Masks

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Lacquer, Canvas, Papier Mâché

Tengu Noh Mask
Tengu Noh Mask

Tengu Noh Mask

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H 8.5 in W 6 in D 8 in

Tengu Noh Mask

Located in San Francisco, CA

A great Noh mask from a collection formed about 25 years ago. We are told that this characters

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

JAPANESE FOLK ART CARVED WOOD AND RED-LACQUERED MASK
JAPANESE FOLK ART CARVED WOOD AND RED-LACQUERED MASK

JAPANESE FOLK ART CARVED WOOD AND RED-LACQUERED MASK

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

NOH MASK
NOH MASK

NOH MASK

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H 16 in W 7.75 in D 7 in

NOH MASK

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th Century Japanese Noh mask

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century or Earlier Japanese Noh Mask of Lacquered Carved Wood
19th Century or Earlier Japanese Noh Mask of Lacquered Carved Wood

19th Century or Earlier Japanese Noh Mask of Lacquered Carved Wood

Located in Glamis, Angus

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

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H 9.85 in W 10.63 in D 14.18 in

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Located in Diest, BE

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Newark, England

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By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

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Wood, Pine

Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)

Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Hannya (般若) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Hannya (般若) SKU: TBA08 Size: W: 15.5 cm, H: 21 cm (W/horns 26 cm) The Hannya mask represents a female demon...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century
African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

$622Sale Price / item|46% Off

H 15.36 in Dm 5.91 in

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...

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Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Masks

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Hardwood

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed b...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

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Wood

Kajiwara Chiryu Japanese Menburyu Mask Depicting Furyu Character
Kajiwara Chiryu Japanese Menburyu Mask Depicting Furyu Character

Kajiwara Chiryu Japanese Menburyu Mask Depicting Furyu Character

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Presenting a captivating Menburyu mask, originating from Saga Prefecture's traditional temple drama theater in Japan. This particular mask represents the character of Furyu, a male e...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period

Located in Studio City, CA

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, clearly a mast...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

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Wood, Paint

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Japanese Lacquer Mask For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese lacquer mask you’re looking for. Frequently made of lacquer, wood and iron, every Japanese lacquer mask was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese lacquer mask — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Japanese lacquer mask, designed in the Folk Art or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Japanese Lacquer Mask?

Prices for a Japanese lacquer mask start at $395 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $1,500.
Questions About Japanese Lacquer Mask
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.