Lot Essay
Otobide shown in the lower left of the illustration represents an angry god of thunder and is used for demon roles. Ayakashi (upper left) is used for the roles of vengeful ghosts like warriors.
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TAISHO PERIOD (EARLY 20TH CENTURY), EACH WITH BURNED SEAL TACHIBANA YOSHITAKA SAKU
Details
Noh Mask of Ayakashi
Noh Mask of Otobide
Taisho period (early 20th century), each with burned seal Tachibana Yoshitaka saku
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes gilt-metal
8¼in. (20.8cm.); 8in. (20.3cm.) long
The first mask with two storage bags; the second with one storage bag (2)
Noh Mask of Otobide
Taisho period (early 20th century), each with burned seal Tachibana Yoshitaka saku
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes gilt-metal
8¼in. (20.8cm.); 8in. (20.3cm.) long
The first mask with two storage bags; the second with one storage bag (2)
Provenance
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture