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Noh mask of a female demon
Noh mask of a female demon

Noh mask of a female demon

Artist (Japanese)
Place of OriginJapan
Date1780-1790
CultureJapanese
MaterialsWood
DimensionsH. 40 mm. x W. 25 mm.
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y89
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
SignedSigned: Miwa
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根付 能面 般若 江戸時代

Known as Hannya, horned masks like this one are worn by deranged female characters who have transformed into demons— usually owing to romantic betrayal. These masks express both jealousy and sorrow.

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approx. 1750-1800
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approx. 1800-1900
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approx. 1800-1926
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approx. 1700-1900
Permoni, a female demon
perhaps 1800-1900