Lot Essay
Kotobide, one type of Tobide mask, is used for the roles of the fox-god or a fairy.
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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), BURNED SEAL DEME MITSUMASA
Details
Noh Mask of Kotobide
Edo period (19th century), burned seal Deme Mitsumasa
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes and teeth gilt-copper
8in. (19.3cm.) long
With two storage bags
Edo period (19th century), burned seal Deme Mitsumasa
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes and teeth gilt-copper
8in. (19.3cm.) long
With two storage bags
Provenance
Yamanouchi family, Tosa Province
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture