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Japanese Signed Gigaku Noh Theater Meiji Mask of Taikofu the Elderly Widower
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 1800s-Early 1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In very good vintage condition with some light natural cracking/chipping to top of the head (please see photos). Pretty spectacular overall.
- Seller Location:Studio City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2254318868952
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