Japanese Antique Style Tengu Kimen Mask Dry Lacquer Kanshitsu Gyodo-men Ritual Karatsu Ware geometric patterns resembling stylized water

geometric patterns resembling stylized water waves or celestial lines

a prominent 20th-century sculptor known for his abstract and organic forms

This mask was created by the skilled mask-maker Kojitsu and is a "Komen-utsushi"—a faithful recreation of a historical ancient masterpiece

The ceramic bowl has minor surface abrasions and natural kiln variations in the glaze

Uses Ideal for collectors of Japanese bronze art

Japanese Antique Style Tengu Kimen Mask Dry Lacquer Kanshitsu Gyodo-men Ritual Karatsu Ware geometric patterns resembling stylized waterJapanese Antique Style Tengu Kimen Mask Dry Lacquer "Kanshitsu" Gyodo men Ritual MSK537 This is a formidable and high quality Japanese mask representing a Tengu (a powerful supernatural being) or a Kimen (demon). It is a "Mo Kokubo" (National Treasure Replica), masterfully crafted to replicate the spirit and texture of a designated ancient Japanese masterpiece. Key Features: Ancient "Kanshitsu" Technique: Crafted using Dry Lacquer (Kanshitsu), a