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Lot 257 Dα

A polychromed wood nô mask. 18th century

Auction 1203 - overview Cologne
11.06.2022, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 2.500 € - 3.500 €
Result: 10.710 € (incl. premium)
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A polychromed wood nô mask. 18th century

Of Kasshiki type with the typical hair pony at the forehead. Carving marks to the reverse. Stamped in relief in seal script Deme Yasuyoshi, inscription in red lacquer reading Kasshiki, two small paper labels with the number 39 and with the seal Tamura. Overpaintings to the nose and chin. Brocade bag with inscription reading Deme Yasuyoshi Kasshiki. Wooden box inscribed Ko Kasshiki nô men.
Height 20.7 cm

According to Stephen Marvin "the cartouche impressed above the proper left eye socket identifies the artist as Chôun Yasuyoshi (1748-1779, the seventh head of the House of Ôno Deme. The workmanship is consistant with Chôun's work. This pattern of Kasshiki is unique for its serious expression and was probably popularized by Zekan Yoshimitsu (1526-1616), founder of The House of Ôno Deme." (E-Mail dated 20.4.2022).