Mask of an old man, Japan, Size: H: 19 cm (H: 7.5 inch), ID: 3049286

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Lot 162

Mask of an old man · Japan · ID: 3049286

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Provenance

Belgian Private Collection

Size

H: 19 cm

H: 7.5 inch

Description

wood, gypsum, color pigments, base

Presumably, this wrinkled face with asymmetrical features and pointed lips is a mask from the “kyōgen” theater.

In contrast to the serious “nō” drama, the “kyōgen” is a type of comedy theater that uses masks designed to make the audience laugh. Thus, most “kyōgen” masks have a happy expression or are extremely distorted.

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