A Noh Mask of Deigan (Gold-Painted Eyes)

EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY), WITH GOLD-LACQUER INSCRIPTION DEIGAN

细节

A Noh Mask of Deigan (Gold-Painted Eyes)
Edo period (18th century), with gold-lacquer inscription Deigan
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes and teeth with gold highlights
8¼in. (21cm.)long

拍品专文

This mask represents the ghost of a jealous middle-aged woman. The gold-painted eyes and teeth indicate the character's supernatural traits. Deigan is often used to portray the jealous Lady Rokujo in Aoi no ue.