Japanese Noh performance mask of "Fukai",It is a Noh mask showing the middle-aged woman's image.

Fukai's name is the name were named from the depth of the feelings which stacked the suffering of life, the depth of the expression which sank in the anxiety, etc.
Especially,love of the mother who lost the child and was overwhelmed with sadness is made into the main purpose.
There are shallow dimple-like wrinkles and it is also looking the month like "Zo Onna" woman noh mask...

Japanese Noh performance mask of "Ko(smallness)Omote".
"Smallness" means pretty,young and beautiful, and it is the youngest woman's mask.
Though it is the same mask, the expression changes with light and shadows...

Japanese Noh performance mask of "Okina".
This Noh mask is a Noh mask for the congratulation graceful with the traditional ritual made into the origin of a Noh mask.

Dating from Showa period, 20st century.
It is made by woman artist in Showa, "Kurauchi Tomiyo".
However, unsigned on the mask.

It has some wears and spots on the surface, however it is expressed designedly in this Noh Mask by Kurauchi that it manufactured as antique which passed though the time.
It has ...

Japanese Noh performance mask of "Kantan Otoko".
This Noh mask is a Noh mask of the young man who realized spiritual enlightenment, and is used also as a mask of God.

The Chinese youth "Rosei" is a trip, it stays at the hotel of the village "Kantan", and the pillow which can see the future is borrowed, and a dream is seen...

Japanese Noh performance mask of "O-Beshimi(big Beshimi)".
This Noh mask is a Noh mask of the supernatural creature and tengu who appear in an old tradition of Japan.
The big eye and nose which threaten all.
The vitality which transcended everything.

It originates in Japanese of bending with "Beshimi" into the character which passes through a mouth...

Japanese Noh performance mask of "Kagekiyo".
This is a Noh mask of the fleeing soldier "Kagekiyo" of Heike who became blind beggar Hoshi(bonze).
Expression been ruined and disappointed.
A tooth rots and is missing.
It is caught by him at Genji and there is a tradition of scooping out both eyes oneself.

The figure of this Noh mask changes greatly with schools...

Japanese Noh performance mask of "Shojo".
This is a Noh mask of the fairy which has a taste for alcohol and plays intoxicatedly.
It is used for happy Noh program "Shojo." .
The Noh mask of a man.
A face becomes crimson in alcohol and eyes are smiling...

Japanese Noh performance mask of "Yase Otoko" who worldly desires of a last world are repented and it is troubled by hell. .
The Noh mask of a revengeful ghost.
The muscles of a cheek or a frame become thin and fall, cheekbones are high and eyes sink. Vitality is lost and it is a weak-looking expression...

Japanese Noh performance mask of "Zo Onna" who nobly and holy woman.
A celestial nymph or goddess.

Dating from Showa period, 20st century.
It is made by woman artist in Showa, "Kurauchi Tomiyo".
However, unsigned on the mask.

It comes with original silk cloth for keep.
The condition is in very good, no crack and no repaired.
There are some slight minor spots...

Japanese Noh performance mask of "Shikami" who demon-god and roots out the evil in this world.

Dating from Showa period, 20st century.
It is made by woman artist in Showa, "Kurauchi Tomiyo".
However, unsigned on the mask.

It comes with original silk cloth for keep.
The condition is in good, no crack and no repaired.
There are some discoloration due to age on the metal part of eyes.
It has fine patina.

We have 15 pieces of this artist's Noh mask series in ...

This article is a best quality pure silver metal work, impressive Japanese Jyungin(100% pure silver) covered jar with Shibayama decor on the ivory made body.

The covered jar has high quality and beauty of Meiji art.

Shibayama decor entailed the extensive use of inlay designs complemented by makie images...

Very lovely unsigned small jar is decorated in cloisonne with wires (Yusen shippo).
It has beautiful design of the butterfly and flower motif.

The shape and design of this jar that reminds one of the Namikawa Yasuyuki which is a maestro of the Kyo cloisonne with wires(Yusen shippo).
A butterfly is often used for his work as a motif.
It is said that it is related to the family crest of the Namikawa family being a butterfly...