• Masque Nō Ko-omote vu de profil droit – signature Keigo – masque japonais en bois sculpté
  • Intérieur du masque Nō Ko-omote sculpté dans le bois – signature gravée de l’artisan Keigo
  • Masque Nō Ko-omote éclairé en lumière naturelle – artisanat japonais traditionnel signé Keigo
  • Gros plan sur la joue droite du masque Nō Ko-omote – application du gofun et tracé de l’œil
  • vidéo présentant le véritable masque de no japonais ko-omote signé par l'artisan
  • Détail des yeux du masque Nō Ko-omote – trait noir étiré – réalisme du regard japonais classique
  • Texture granuleuse du gofun sur un masque Nō Ko-omote – artisanat japonais traditionnel
  • Détail des lèvres rouges et dents noircies du masque Nō Ko-omote – maquillage traditionnel
  • Vue latérale du masque Nō Ko-omote avec lumière rasante – sculpture signée Keigo
  • Masque Nō Ko-omote éclairé par le soleil – ombre portée sur le visage
  • Masque Nō Ko-omote vu en contre-plongée – expression douce et réaliste – Keigo
  • Masque Nō Ko-omote vu de profil droit – signature Keigo – masque japonais en bois sculpté
  • Masque Nô japonais Ko-omote de Keigo avec expression souriante, pièce authentique en gofun
  • Masque Nô Ko-omote du Japon signé Keigo, représentant un visage de jeune femme au sourire délicat
  • Détail de la coiffure peinte sur un masque Nō Ko-omote – usure visible sur les lignes noires
  • Fissure visible sous le menton du masque Nō Ko-omote – gofun craquelé – pièce ancienne signée Keigo
  • Masque Nō Ko-omote en lumière directe – visage expressif et ombres naturelles – signé Keigo
  • Masque Nō Ko-omote vu de face sur fond blanc – artisan Keigo – pièce d’artisanat japonais
  • Signature gravée Keigo à l’intérieur d’un masque Nō Ko-omote – artisan japonais
  • Intérieur du masque Nō Ko-omote – gravure Keigo visible – haute exposition blanche
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Japanese Nô mask Ko Omote (小面) in wood – signed Keigo (圭冶) – traditional theater – Shōwa period

Japanese Nô mask Ko Omote (小面) in wood – signed Keigo (圭冶) – traditional theater – Shōwa period

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    📏 Features

    • Type: Traditional Japanese mask – Noh theater
    • Character: Ko-omote (小面)
    • Artisan: Attributed to Keigo (圭冶)
    • Material: Hand-carved wood, traditional polychromy with matte gofun (nama gofun)
    • Dimensions: 20 × 12 × 9 cm
    • Weight: 218 g
    • Origin: Japan, found in Shizuoka Prefecture.
    • Estimated period: Shōwa Era (1926–1989)
    • Condition: Good vintage condition; cracks visible under the chin and slight wear on the top of the hair (see photos)
    • Attachment: Braided cord and side perforations
    • Signature: Engraved inside the mask (圭冶 – Keigo)

    👩 The Ko-omote character: idealized youth

    The character of Ko-omote (小面), literally "young female face," is one of the most iconic masks of Noh theater. It represents a young noblewoman of pure, gentle, and discreet beauty. Its expression is designed to embody youthful grace, restraint, modesty, but also a form of poetic melancholy.

    In the Noh tradition, Ko-omote is often used to embody young female spirits, princesses, or deceased lovers, expressing ephemerality and refinement.

    Realism and refinement of Keigo's work

    This mask signed Keigo (圭冶) is carved with great finesse, in accordance with the tradition of men-ushi (Noh mask carvers). It showcases a particularly remarkable surface treatment: a matte, lightly polished gofun (生胡粉 / nama gofun) with a subtle and grainy texture, surprisingly evoking the real texture of human skin. Unlike glossy lacquer masks, this one gently captures light.

    Gofun, a traditional mixture of oyster shell powder and animal glue, gives the surface a matte, slightly grainy appearance, subtly imitating the natural texture of human skin.

    The shade is not pure white but a very soft cream beige, nuanced and organic, contributing to the disturbing realism of the face.

    🔍 Flaws and authenticity

    • Old cracks are visible under the chin in the coating, without weakening the wood structure.
    • Some wear of the black pigment is present on the top of the painted hairstyle.
    • No visible signs of wear on the face.

    🦝 Our opinion

    This Ko-omote mask signed Keigo is a true work of art, a far cry from standard decorative objects. Its matte gofun finish, its subtle palette, and its both lively and gentle expression make it a beautiful example of authentic Shōwa era Japanese Noh craftsmanship.

    Perfect for a collector, a Japanese theater enthusiast, or a photographer/artist in search of realistic expressiveness.

    👉 Find this piece alongside other treasures in our Japanese Decoration & Art Objects collection.

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