A Noh Mask of Kagekiyo
A Noh Mask of Kagekiyo

EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)

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A Noh Mask of Kagekiyo
Edo period (18th century)
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, beard applied animal hair
7 7/8in. (20cm.)

Lot Essay

Kagekiyo is a blind or destitute Taira-clan warrior in the play of the same name. He gouged out his own eyes after losing in battle to the Minamoto clan.

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