Noh Mask of Tsurimanako

EDO PERIOD (17TH-18TH CENTURY), CARVED SEAL DEME MITSUSHIGE [GANKYU, ECHIZEN DEME V (D.1719)]

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Noh Mask of Tsurimanako
Edo period (17th-18th century), carved seal Deme Mitsushige [Gankyu, Echizen Deme V (D.1719)]
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes gilt-metal
8 7/8in. (22.5cm.) long

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Tsurimanako, or "hanging eyes," is used for animal spirits such as the god of thunder in the play Kuzu. A type of "Otobide" mask, it is notable for its extremely low eyebrows.

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