A wood Noh mask of Tengu
Meiji/Taisho period
late 19th century
Estimate $1,000 – $1,500
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, QUEENSLAND
painted in maroon, the hair and details in black and with gilt teeth, the eyes in gilt metal
25.5 cm long
- Lot Sold $900 (Hammer Price)
- $1,098 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some chips to the edge of the black pigment on the top of the head, some wear to the pigments on the raised edges and where the cords are tied around the ears. Otherwise generally good condition
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