Lot Essay
Hannya represents the ghost of a jealous woman such as Lady Rokujo in the Genji play Aoi no ue.
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EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY)
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Noh Mask of Shiro Hannya (White Hannya)
Edo period (18th-19th century)
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes and teeth of gilt-metal; signed in red lacquer on reverse Ariyoshi Nagato no sho with kao (cursive monogram) and inscribed Hannya, Kugyo konomi ni yori uchishi mono nari (Hannya, carved for the pleasure of the imperial court)
9 5/8in. (24.5cm.) long including horns
Edo period (18th-19th century)
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes and teeth of gilt-metal; signed in red lacquer on reverse Ariyoshi Nagato no sho with kao (cursive monogram) and inscribed Hannya, Kugyo konomi ni yori uchishi mono nari (Hannya, carved for the pleasure of the imperial court)
9 5/8in. (24.5cm.) long including horns
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