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DECORATIVE - Ōbeshimi - by Hotokusai
DECORATIVE - Ōbeshimi - by Hotokusai
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Antique Japanese pottery Ōbeshimi mask.
This mask is of the type known as beshimi, due to its tightly closed mouth. Beshimi is a demon who usually appears in dance dramas about a fierce but ultimately benevolent being. The Beshimi mask is without a doubt one of the most intriguing masks used in nō theater.
Specifications:
Condition of the mask: Very good condition. There are some scratches and stains. Please check details with photos.
Sculptor: Hotokusai
Country of Origin: Japan
Era: After 1940
Material: Pottery
Size: Length: 17cm/6.6in - Width: 12.5cm/4.9in
Comes with wooden box.




