Noh mask - Wood

A Hannya mask, one of the most iconic figures of Japanese Noh theatre, is elegantly placed on a rectangular trompe-l'œil base that functions as a box and conceals a fascinating secret within. When the mask is lifted, a hollow compartment shaped like an egg is revealed. The object creates a deceptive visual effect, as the viewer might initially believe that the lid is not the mask itself but rather the upper part of the rectangular box. The details of the silk threads forming the eyes give the mask an aura of intensity and depth. This refined artistic touch captures the very essence of the Hannya character, a tormented and malevolent spiritual being. Box dimensions: 8 × 21.5 × 15 cm Height of box with mask: 15 cm Hannya mask dimensions: 16.5 × 12 × 7 cm The box is in very good overall condition. Two small chips, now reattached, are present along the inner upper edge of the mask (photo 9). Please refer to the images for further details. The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy. 210

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