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Rare Theater Mask of Kuan Yin, China, 18th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 601393 (stock# 1-0383)
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Mask representing the face of Kuan Yin, a Buddhist deity (originally Bodhisattava Avalokiteshvara), wearing a crown on which a stylized representation of Amithaba Buddha, sitting cross-legged in meditation posture, is incised at the center front and framed by an incised floral design. The face of the mask has a severe expression, its eyes are pierced through, its ears are large. Wood, with traces of its original coloring in the recesses. China, 18th century. Height: 11" (27,5 cm). The mask ...click for details
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Old "Nuo" Theater Mask, China, Early 19th C.
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Pre 1837 VR item# 596144 (stock# 1-0375)
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Face mask representing the face of Tudi, or Tudigong, the God of the Soil and of Cereals. Wood, with superimposed layers of polychrome pigments. Strands of animal hair (several are missing) were affixed into tiny holes under the cheeks and the chin, to suggest a moustache and a beard. China, 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 9 1/2" (24 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of use and great age, old restoration alongside the right side and inside, otherwis ...click for details
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"Nuo" Theater Mask of God Kailu, China, Early 19th C.
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Pre 1837 VR item# 601373 (stock# 1-0382)
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Superbly carved mask representing God Kailu, with a fierce expression, two small horns and a central one, pierced through bulging eyes, large ears and nose, open mouth showing teeth, fangs and tongue. Wood, with traces of superimposed polychrome pigments. China, early 19th century, probably earlier. Height: 10 3/4" (27 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Erosion all over, a few chips, otherwise very good condition. Note: God Kailu, "the god who opens the road, or t ...click for details
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Mask of a Demon 2, China, 18th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 590093 (stock# 1-0362)
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Beautifully carved mask representing a demon, with a fierce expression, two horns, bulging eyes, open mouth showing teeth and fangs. Wood, with dark encrusted patina. China, 18th century. Height: 8 1/2" (21 cm). Obvious signs of use and great age, erosion at the back, otherwise very good condition.
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Traditional "Nuo" Theater Joker Mask, China, 19th C.
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Pre 1900 item# 596429 (stock# 1-0381)
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Face mask carved in the shape of a smiling joker, hair arranged in a knot on top of his head, pierced through eyes, nose and mouth. Polychrome lacquered wood. China, 19th century. Height: 9 6/8" ( 24,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Chip on the right side of the hair, some erosion, otherwise very good condition.
NOTE: this mask may represent Xiao Gui, a small demon character of the "Nuo" theater.
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Festival Mask of God Kaishan, China, 19th C.
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Pre 1900 item# 587259 (stock# 1-0348)
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Mask representing the face of God Kaishan, with two horns, a fierce expression, bulging eyes and an open mouth showing fangs. Wood, with polychrome lacquering. China, 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 10 1/2" (26 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Some chips (horns and hair), otherwise very good condition. Note: God Kaishan belongs to one of the most ancient Chinese mythologies. He was revered by some ethnic groups, living in mountainous regions, seeking protection ...click for details
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"Nuo" Theater Mask of God Kaishan, China, 19th C.
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Pre 1900 item# 593719 (stock# 1-0371)
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Nicely carved mask representing the face of God Kaishan, with a fierce expression, two horns, tubular eyes, flat nose, open mouth showing teeth and fangs, large ears. On its forehead, a band with a coin symbol in the middle. Wood, with black and red lacquering. China, 19th century. Height: 9" (22,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Several small chips, otherwise very good condition. Note: God Kaishan belongs to one of the most ancient Chinese mythologies. He was rever ...click for details
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