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Japanese Antique Edo Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Ko-Omote Koomote Mask, 1700s

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A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade. This mask is likely that of the Noh character Ko-Omote (Based on the shape of the eyes, the position of the lips, and the slightly upturned corners of the mouth, it appears to be either a Magojiro or a Koomote mask. Given that the Magojiro mask typically has a smoother, younger-looking cheek, this mask is more likely to be a Ko-Omote/ Koomote.) - a beautiful naive young Japanese girl/woman. Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometimes "small face." Noh theater has many types of Onna-men (female masks), often with subtle variations in expression. The Ko-Omote mask is probably the best known. This particular delicate featured mask (once full red lips now faded) is used for main and sometimes secondary roles when the character is a young girl or, in some cases, a supernatural being. In some instances, this character would display blackened teeth which centuries ago, was customary and the fashion for Japanese women to paint their teeth black. This mask dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1868) and has clearly gone through some years of stage use thus creating a wonderful and quite unique patina. A rare, hard-to-find, and exquisite mask. Finely carved and executed. Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/artifacts collection or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Mask dimensions: 8.5" high, 5.25" wide, 3" deep.

Dimensions:
Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
18th century
Condition:
The mask is in very good vintage condition with natural organic loss (faded paint and lacquer) and wear consistent with age and stage use (quite acceptable with items of this age. Please see photos). Beautiful and quite engaging overall.
Seller Location:
Studio City, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2254340174092

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