Powerful Japanese Antique Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose, 19th Century
$785.00
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From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels.
This powerful Japanese antique theatre mask of Tengu is an extraordinary example of this character with its dramatic and spectacular face and protruding nose. This mask represents the mischievous Forest God seen in Kyogen plays performed between Noh Dramas. It is a fine older hand-carved example that would be a provocative accent to the most discerning collection.
Lacquer over willow wood.
Late Meiji period, 1895
Fine old patina.
Dimensions: 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide and 8 inches deep
Provenance: old Kyoto collection
Additional history:
Tengu is also a legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion and shinto god (kami) or yokai (supernatural being). Although they take their name from a dog-like Chinese demon (Tiangou), the tengu were originally thought to take the forms of birds of prey,
and they are traditionally depicted as zoomorphic creatures with both human and avian characteristics.
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Our gallery based in Shelburne, Vermont USA has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.
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