Noh Mask of Tsurimanako
Noh Mask of Tsurimanako

EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)

細節
Noh Mask of Tsurimanako
Edo period (18th century)
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes gilt-metal
8in. (20.3cm.) long
With one storage bag
來源
Yamanouchi family, Tosa Province
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture

拍品專文

Tsurimanako, or "hanging eyes," is used for animal spirits such as the god of thunder in the play Kuzu. A type of "Otobide" mask, it is notable for its extremely low eyebrows and lack of ears.