EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), INSCRIBED ON REVERSE SAKUSHAFUSHO KUROBESHIMI AND WITH WHITE LABEL INSCRIBED OBESHIMI
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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
Lot Essay
This mask is worn by the King of Hell. It is also worn by fearful figures who turn out to be beneficial deities.
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