TEST TITLE<br>NOH MASK<br>Condition : Vintage Condition<br>Origin : 100% MADE IN JAPAN<br>Material : Iron<br>Age : Showa<br>Dimension : approx H22cm x W16cm x D11cm(8.66inch x 6.29inch x 4.33inch)<br>There are approximately 60 kinds of Noh masks.<br>The origin of “Noh” is from the entertainment called “Sangaku” which was transmitted from China in the Nara era.<br>From the beginning of the Heian period, “Sangaku” spreads across Japan and gradually becomes known as “Sarugaku.”<br>It is the beginning of the Noh mask that some mask bearers dance as “gods” in the festival praying for world peace and abundant harvest.<br>“Oni (Demon)” mask was made at the very beginning of Noh mask history alongside with the god “Okina”, then several Noh masks of “Human transcendent existence” were made.<br>A genius “Zeami” dramatically changed the “Sarugaku” in the Muromachi era.<br>He has developed “Sarugaku” that was entertainment for the masses into highly artistic “Noh.”<br>Noh masks have unclear emotions on them and are finished with an uncertain “intermediary facial expression.<br>” Especially, female Noh masks are made to be able to express pleasure, joy, loneliness and sadness by face up and face down.<br>Please take a look and compare the different facial expressions from above and bottom of a mask on your hands.<br>Shipping<br>This item is usually dispatched within 3 working days of receiving cleared payment.<br>All orders are securely packaged and send ECONOMY AIR. It takes about 2weeks to 3weeks.<br>Terms of Sale<br>Please decide the final judgment for the item value by yourself.<br>Most of the items are very old and not mint condition.<br>They have age appropriate flaws and rust.<br>So, if you are nervous about any flaws and damages, please refrain from bidding on my items.<br>Thank you.<br>International Buyers - Please Note:<br>Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.<br>Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.<br>These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.<br>We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Specifics
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Condition: This product is Vintage. It was made around 40 years ago. It can be witnessed of deterioration, stain, or rust due to the long period. Since this is a product that passed our strict examination, there are no broken or defective parts.
- Color: Red
- Age: Post-1940
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Featured Refinements: Noh Mask
- Primary Material: Iron
- Type: Masks