Lot Essay
The demon mask has a furrowed, overhanging brow and a snarling mouth, giving the impression of extreme malevolence.
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EDO PERIOD (17TH CENTURY), BURNED SEAL TENKAICHI YUKAN (DEME YUKAN MITSUYASU; D. 1652)
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Noh Mask of Shikami
Edo period (17th century), burned seal Tenkaichi Yukan (Deme Yukan Mitsuyasu; d. 1652)
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes of gilt-metal, burned seal Tenkaichi Yukan (made by Yukan, foremost under the heavens), inscribed in red lacquer Yu and Shikami on reverse
7¾in. (19.5cm.) long
Edo period (17th century), burned seal Tenkaichi Yukan (Deme Yukan Mitsuyasu; d. 1652)
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, eyes of gilt-metal, burned seal Tenkaichi Yukan (made by Yukan, foremost under the heavens), inscribed in red lacquer Yu and Shikami on reverse
7¾in. (19.5cm.) long
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