Noh Mask of Ko-Kasshiki (Acolyte)

EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), BURNED SEAL DEME

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Noh Mask of Ko-Kasshiki (Acolyte)
Edo period (19th century), burned seal Deme
Polychrome pigment and gesso over wood
7 7/8in. (20cm.) long

Lot Essay

Kasshiki is represented in three sizes; small, medium and large. The gradation in size suggests different ages of the chararacter. This mask is of the small (ko) type.

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