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    22 September 2004

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    • Noh Mask of Maijo (Dancing old
    Lot 314

    Noh Mask of Maijo (Dancing old man)

    EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)

    Price realised

    USD 4,780

    Estimate

    USD 1,500 - USD 2,000

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    Noh Mask of Maijo (Dancing old man)
    Edo period (18th century)
    Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, hair and beard applied animal hair
    8in. (20.3cm.) long
    With one storage bag

    Provenance

    Yamanouchi family, Tosa Province
    Kawasaki family, Kochi Prefecture

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    Lot Essay

    Maijo represents an old man who turns out to be a god or a tormented soul and dances in the second act.

    Other information

    Saleroom Notice

    Light surface wear and discoloration over all. Wear to the pigment around the edges and on the front of the chin above the beard and alos around the tops of the ears.


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