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

Kamakura-bori is a traditional craft involving carving patterns into wood and then coating them with layers of lacquer

providing a stable and curated presentation that highlights its best features

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

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