Lot Essay
Kantan-otoko represents a young Chinese called Rosei who falls asleep on a magic pillow and dreams of being emperor.
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EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY), BURNED SEAL DEME MITSUMASA [ECHIZEN DEME VII (1731-1812)]
Details
Noh Mask of Kantan-otoko
Edo period (18th-19th century), burned seal Deme Mitsumasa [Echizen Deme VII (1731-1812)]
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood
8in. (20.3cm.) long
With two storage bags
Edo period (18th-19th century), burned seal Deme Mitsumasa [Echizen Deme VII (1731-1812)]
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood
8in. (20.3cm.) long
With two storage bags
Provenance
Yamanouchi family, Tosa Province
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture