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NAGASAWA UJIHARU (1912-2003) A FESTIVAL MASK
A mask of Shintai (Youthful Deity) Edo period (1615-1868), 17th century
Showa (1921-1989) or Heisei (1989-) era, 20th century) Carved from a single piece of wood as an oni (demon), with traces of
Carved in wood and painted in polychrome pigments over gesso, pigment
gilt-metal eyes, burned seal Nagasawa Ujiharu 10 1/2in (26.6cm) high
With brocade storage bag and tomobako storage box signed and
sealed by the artist US$2,000 - 3,000
8 1/4in (20.9cm) high
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US$2,000 - 3,000 A MASK FOR THE BUGAKU DANCE
Muromachi period (1333-1573), 15th/16th century
1226 Carved in wood as the character Ranryo-o (Dragon King) and
NAGASAWA UJIHARU (1912-2003) decorated in gold lacquer and red pigment, a large dragon applied to
A Noh mask of Ko-omote (Young Girl) the top
Showa (1912-1989) or Heisei (1989-) era, 20th century 5 7/8 x 9 1/2 x 15 1/2in (15 x 23.5 x 39.5cm)
Carved in wood and painted in polychrome pigments over gesso,
burned seal on the reverse Nagasawa Ujiharu US$1,500 - 2,500
With a tomobako storage box signed and sealed by the artist and
brocade storage bag
8 1/4in (20.9cm) high
US$2,000 - 3,000
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NAGASAWA UJIHARU (1912-2003)
A Noh mask of Zo onna (Young Woman)
Showa (1912-1989) or Heisei (1989-) era, 20th century
Carved in wood and painted in polychrome pigments over gesso,
burned seal on the reverse Nagasawa Ujiharu
With a tomobako storage box signed and sealed by the artist and
brocade storage bag
8 1/4in (20.9cm) high
US$2,000 - 3,000
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