• Masque de Nô japonais Kōshi-jō vu de face, sculpture artisanale traditionnelle représentant un vieil homme digne du théâtre Nô.
  • Intérieur d’un masque Nô japonais avec texture bois sculpté et fixation en corde violette, usage scénique traditionnel.
  • Profil de masque japonais en bois sculpté à la main, personnage âgé du théâtre Nô traditionnel, type Kōshi-jō.
  • Profil gauche du masque de Nô japonais Kōshi-jō, représentant un vieillard sculpté dans la tradition artisanale japonaise.
  • Vidéo de présentation d’un masque japonais du théâtre Nô, type Kōshi-jō, nōmen ancien en bois sculpté avec barbe en crin naturel.
  • Détail sur les yeux peints et la finesse sculpturale d’un masque Nô type Kōshi-jō, expression tendue et mélancolique.
  • Détail de la bouche peinte et de la barbe en crin naturel d’un masque Nô japonais ancien, fait main selon la tradition.
  • Insertion manuelle de crin pour les cheveux d’un masque Nô en bois de hinoki, technique artisanale japonaise.
  • Détail des rides et sourcils peints d’un masque Nô japonais, nōmen ancien représentant un vieillard.
  • Masque japonais du théâtre Nô vu de face sous lumière zénithale, mettant en valeur les volumes sculptés.
  • Masque Nô japonais Kōshi-jō vu de face avec éclairage contrasté, accentuant l’expression grave du visage.
  • Gros plan sur le front ridé d’un masque de vieillard japonais Nô, incarnation de sagesse dans le théâtre classique.
  • Cheveux en crin naturel implantés à la main sur un masque japonais de Nô, travail artisanal traditionnel.
  • Masque de Nô japonais Kōshi-jō vu de face sous une lumière douce, révélant une expression calme et digne.
  • Vue frontale d’un masque japonais de théâtre Nô, nōmen ancien, expression neutre révélée par l’éclairage frontal.
  • Masque de Nô japonais représentant un vieillard, nōmen ancien dont l’expression devient dramatique selon la lumière.
  • Intérieur d’un masque Nô japonais montrant les traces de sculpture manuelle dans le bois ancien.
  • Vue du dos du masque Nô japonais montrant le sceau signé de l’artisan, gravé dans le bois, origine Shōwa probable.
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KOGEDO

Japanese Nō mask of an old man, Kōshi-jō (小牛尉), in wood – signed – traditional theatre – Shōwa period

Japanese Nō mask of an old man, Kōshi-jō (小牛尉), in wood – signed – traditional theatre – Shōwa period

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    📏 Features

    • Type: Traditional Japanese mask – Noh theater
    • Character: Kōshi-jō / Ko-jō (小牛尉)
    • Category: Jō-men (尉面): old man mask
    • Signature: Seal engraved inside the mask, unidentified artisan.
    • Material: Hand-carved natural wood, traditional polychrome with matte finish, beard and hair made of natural horsehair. Attachment: Side holes with textile cord.
    • Dimensions: approx. 21 × 15 × 10 cm, Weight: 243g
    • Origin: Japan, found in Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Estimated Period: Shōwa Era (1950–1990)
    • Condition: Very good antique condition; patina of time and slight signs of wear visible in the photos, no cracks, no cracked paint, or other defects.

    The character of Kōshi-jō in Noh

    This traditional Japanese mask represents Kōshi-jō (小牛尉), also called Ko-jō, a Noh theater character belonging to the Jō-men family.

    In Noh theater, the Kōshi-jō mask is used to portray old men who are actually manifestations of deities, particularly in plays known as waki-nō such as Takasago or Yōrō.
    These characters symbolize wisdom, longevity, and natural order.

    Carving and Expression

    This mask features a contained and dignified expression, characteristic of Kōshi-jō: half-closed eyes, finely carved wrinkles, soberly painted mustache, and an implanted natural horsehair beard.
    The slightly open mouth, revealing only the upper teeth, is typical of this type of mask. Depending on the tilt and light, the face seems to oscillate between severity and benevolence.

    The interior of the mask is rough and hand-worked, revealing the wood's patina and an engraved seal, a sign of Japanese workshop craftsmanship.

    🦝 Our opinion

    A true, ancient, and authentic Noh theater mask, not a modern decorative production.
    The high-quality carving makes its expression extremely realistic, and the natural patina makes the face even more lifelike, impressive! It's a collector's item, ideal for Japanese art enthusiasts or discerning collectors.

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