Lot 223
KUSUMOTO
JAPANESE NOH MASK OF OBESHIMI, 20TH CENTURY
Auction: 28 February 2018 from 11:00 GMT
£525
Description
hinoki wood, gesso, paint, impressed seal mark on reverse, with fabric pouch
Dimensions
23cm x 16cm x 12cm
Footnote
Note: This mask represents the mythical tengu, a type of legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion, who protects others from evil spirits and demons.