Striking Japanese Edo (early to mid 19thC) wooden Noh Otafuku (Okame) theatre mask. 20cm high x 14.5cm wide x 6.5cm deep.
Superb condition and patina.
An Otafuku or Okame mask is a popular, smiling Japanese theatre mask representing a good-natured, plump woman, symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and mirth, often paired with the male Hyottoko mask in festivals and performances, featuring distinctive round cheeks, broad forehead, and a joyful expression, embodying an idealized, lucky Japanese woman.
Internal Reference: AD1372
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1188343
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 20cm (7.9inches)
Width is 14.5cm (5.7inches)
Depth is 6.5cm (2.6inches)
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