Lot Essay
Shikami represents an evil spirit in demon plays.
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EDO PERIOD (18TH- 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED IN GOLD LACQUER UMAN AND WITH KAO (CURSIVE MONOGRAM) AND INSCRIBED AKITSURU AND WITH ADDITIONAL KAO
Details
Noh Mask of Shikami
Edo period (18th- 19th century), signed in gold lacquer Uman and with kao (cursive monogram) and inscribed Akitsuru and with additional kao
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes gilt-metal and teeth gold lacquer
8¼in. (20.4cm.) long
With one storage bag
Edo period (18th- 19th century), signed in gold lacquer Uman and with kao (cursive monogram) and inscribed Akitsuru and with additional kao
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes gilt-metal and teeth gold lacquer
8¼in. (20.4cm.) long
With one storage bag
Provenance
Yamanouchi family, Tosa Province
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture