Dōji MASK from the Nō theater

Japan

Shōwa period (1868-1945)

1937

Wood, pigments, lacquer

H.: 20; L.: 14 cm

Wooden face mask, oval shaped.

Eyes slightly open, mouth half-open revealing blackened teeth, lips painted red.

On the top and temples, thin black lines represent the hair.

Piece created by Kusumoto Nōhaku.

Ref.: 4820

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