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Japanese Edo Period Ko-jo Mask of an Old Man, ca. 1820 Edo Period (1603-1868) DIMENSIONS: Length: 15” (with beard) Length: 8” (without beard) Height: 4” Width: 5.5” ABOUT A Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Ko-jo Mask of an Old Man refers to a traditional theatrical or ceremonial mask crafted during Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868). Here's a breakdown of what this object typically represents and why it's significant: The term "Ko-jo" (or Kojo) roughly translates to "old man" or "aged person" in Japanese. A Ko-jo mask often portrays the face of an elderly man, typically with exaggerated age features: deep wrinkles, sagging skin, a long nose, bushy eyebrows, and sometimes a beard. These masks are usually used in Noh, Kyogen, or folk performances, and occasionally in Shinto rituals. In Noh theater, masks are used to express character types, moods, and spiritual roles. The Ko-jo mask might represent a wise elder, a spirit of age and wisdom, or even a deity. In Kyogen, which is the comedic counterpart to Noh, old-man masks are used more playfully, often satirizing elderly characters in lighthearted scenes. The Ko-jo mask may also symbolize ancestral reverence or longevity, tying it to folk beliefs and ritual performances. Edo period masks...

Japanese Noh Theater Ko-Omote Mask, Early 20th Century DIMENSIONS: Height: 8.5 inches Width: 4.5 inches Depth: 3 inches ABOUT A finely carved and painted Ko-Omote mask used in trad...

Japanese Meiji Period Ukyoi-style Cloisonné Plate Depicting a Bijin with Irises, Ca. 1890 PERIOD Meiji Period: 1868-1912 DIMENSIONS Diameter: 9.75 inches Depth: 0.5 inches ABOUT ...

Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Porcelain Blue Plate with Three Sake Bottles, Ca. 1850 PERIOD Edo Period ((1603-1868) – Mid-19...

Wonderful and very rare Japanese tapestry made in the 1900s, made of woven silk and cotton, of absolute fineness. The tapestry is developed in length ...

Pair of metal and enamel plaques with bamboo frame. France, late 19th century. Japonisme style. Each plaque dimensions: 5 cm depth x 68 cm width x 93 cm height.

19th century Meiji period charger/plate with cockerel beautifully realistic in layers of carved shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high r...

A striking 19th century antique Imari plate with a scalloped edge. Featuring vibrant oranges, blues, and green. The multi-color design depicts traditional Japanese motifs, showcasing...

A striking Japonist wall clock crafted in dark carved wood, adorned with inlaid panels of deep green hardstone. The radiating fan-shaped structure is enriched with fantastical and my...

Pair of Geisha Bijin lithographs, one with a parasol, the other holding a fan, in convex glass oval giltwood frames with gold paper mounting.