Japanese Antique Style Tengu Kimen Mask Dry Lacquer Kanshitsu Gyodo-men Ritual Karatsu Ware Kamakura-bori is a traditional craft

Kamakura-bori is a traditional craft involving carving patterns into wood and then coating them with layers of lacquer

There are minor signs of historical use and light surface scuffs consistent with its vintage age

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geometric patterns resembling stylized water waves or celestial lines

The ceramic bowl has minor surface abrasions and natural kiln variations in the glaze

Japanese Antique Style Tengu Kimen Mask Dry Lacquer Kanshitsu Gyodo-men Ritual Karatsu Ware Kamakura-bori is a traditional craftJapanese Antique Style Tengu Kimen Mask Dry Lacquer "Kanshitsu" Gyodo men Ritual MSK537 This is a formidable and high quality Japanese mask representing a Tengu (a powerful supernatural being) or a Kimen (demon). It is a "Mo Kokubo" (National Treasure Replica), masterfully crafted to replicate the spirit and texture of a designated ancient Japanese masterpiece. Key Features: Ancient "Kanshitsu" Technique: Crafted using Dry Lacquer (Kanshitsu), a