Vintage Paper Clay Kannon Mask Early Showa Japanese Buddhism Wall Art Noh Sculpture Myo-oh sculpture

Myo-oh sculpture

and the beginning of samurai rule in Japan

and carefully arranged pose create a strong sense of traditional Japanese culture and aesthetics

and other seasonal motifs

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Vintage Paper Clay Kannon Mask Early Showa Japanese Buddhism Wall Art Noh Sculpture Myo-oh sculptureCondition : Old Vintage Condition Origin : 100% MADE IN JAPAN Material : Paper clay Age : Early Showa Dimension : approx H30cm x W15cm x D9cm(11. 81inch x 5. 9inch x 3. 54inch) Board Dimension : approx H 41cm x 29cm (16. 41inch x 11. 41inch) There are approximately 60 kinds of Noh masks. The origin of Noh is from the entertainment called Sangaku which was transmitted from China in the Nara era. From the beginning of the Heian period, Sangaku spreads