Lot Essay
This mask is worn in plays involving a vengeful female ghost, such as Dojoji and Aoi no ue.
![A Good Hannya [Female Demon] Mask](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2002/CKS/2002_CKS_06589_0036_000(044007).jpg?w=1)
UNSIGNED, EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)
Details
A Good Hannya [Female Demon] Mask
Unsigned, Edo Period (18th Century)
Of the usual form with prominent horns, staring gold eyes and a menacing grin, modelled in carved wood with gesso and pigment, the reverse painted black and inscribed in red Hannya, some old damage
10 5/8 x 6½in. (27.0 x 16.5cm.)
Unsigned, Edo Period (18th Century)
Of the usual form with prominent horns, staring gold eyes and a menacing grin, modelled in carved wood with gesso and pigment, the reverse painted black and inscribed in red Hannya, some old damage
10 5/8 x 6½in. (27.0 x 16.5cm.)
Provenance
Henri Vever
Special notice
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