Lot Essay
This mask is worn by the King of Hell (in Ukai) or other fearful figures who turn out to be beneficial deities.
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EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY), INSCRIBED SHINAJINA HYAKUMAI NO UCHI (ONE OF ONE HUNDRED TYPES OF MASKS) IN RED LACQUER
Details
Noh Mask of Kobeshimi
Edo period (18th century), inscribed Shinajina hyakumai no uchi (One of one hundred types of masks) in red lacquer
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes gilt-metal
8in. (20.2cm.) long
With two storage bags
Edo period (18th century), inscribed Shinajina hyakumai no uchi (One of one hundred types of masks) in red lacquer
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes gilt-metal
8in. (20.2cm.) long
With two storage bags
Provenance
Yamanouchi family, Tosa Province
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture