Japan Samurai Mask Bishamon NOH Ji 130+Yr OLD Antique

  

19th century (or earlier) Japanese mask of Bishamon - one of the 7 Gods of Good Fortune. He is a God of riches, an equivalent of Vaishravana, and thus is the protector of the Northern direction. Wonderful face with well executed dual expression of rage and madness. This is a Ji mask made from paper mache and hand painted. Samurai were known to wear these type of masks on the back of their head to confuse and frighten enemies, hence, no eyeholes.

Very well carved and painted, age losses to paint with a wonderful feel of age. Height 14" width 9 1/4" depth 5 1/2. Things to keep in mind. If you are purchasing more than one lot on different days please notify us and wait to pay until we can combine all invoices. Do justly, love mercy and walk humbly.