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Ancient Japanese Oni Devil Mask fragment

Ancient Japanese Oni Devil Mask fragment

Item Code: K590

Regular price ¥88,500 JPY
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A fragment of a devils mask dating from centuries back covered still bearing the remains of white gofun powder and gold around the eyes, This appears to have likely been a Hannya mask. The hannya is a mask that represents a female onryō (vengeful spirit). In Noh plays, the type of Hannya mask changes according to the degree of jealousy, resentment, and anger of the female characters.
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