Lot Essay
Obeshimi represents demons, including the notorious braggart tengu, a spirit with supernatural powers.
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EDO PERIOD (17TH CENTURY)
Details
Noh Mask of Obeshimi
Edo period (17th century)
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes gilt-metal
8½in. (21.5cm.) long
With one storage bag
Edo period (17th century)
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes gilt-metal
8½in. (21.5cm.) long
With one storage bag
Provenance
Yamanouchi family, Tosa Province
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture
Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture