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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood: Pre 1800: Item # 1492371

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Wood mask of the Gigaku theater representing Konju, a figure in ancient Gigaku dance. The finely carved mask shows a very strong expression. Japan, early Edo period. Height: 18 cm. Beautiful age patina. Some abrasion, otherwise very good condition. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. NOTE: Gigaku theater is one of the most ancient dramatic arts in Japan, performing ritual dance, mime and music, and taking place inside Buddhist temples. This ritual show, during which comic, profane and religious performances where shown lead to the development of expressive and caricatural masks, which later inspired some parts of classical Japanese theater, like Noh theater.