Noh Mask of Kurobeshimi
Noh Mask of Kurobeshimi

EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), INSCRIBED ON REVERSE SAKUSHAFUSHO KUROBESHIMI AND WITH WHITE LABEL INSCRIBED OBESHIMI

细节
Noh Mask of Kurobeshimi
Edo period (19th century), inscribed on reverse Sakushafusho Kurobeshimi and with white label inscribed Obeshimi
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, gilt-metal eyes
8¼in. (21cm.) long

拍品专文

This mask is worn by the King of Hell. It is also worn by fearful figures who turn out to be beneficial deities.