Vintage Japanese Porcelain Noh Mask Ko-omote Nagasawa Ujiharu Franklin Gallery Hibachi General: The mask shows obvious

General: The mask shows obvious signs of age

This is a vintage Japanese Oribe ware vase featuring a vivid green glaze and hand-painted motifs

Crafted in the mid-century Showa era

earthy stand for a bonsai tree

Provenance: Inscribed with "Nanyo" (Yamagata Prefecture) and "Kisshoten" (Goddess of Prosperity)

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Noh Mask Ko-omote Nagasawa Ujiharu Franklin Gallery Hibachi General: The mask shows obviousThis is a stunning vintage Japanese porcelain Noh mask depicting "Ko omote" (a beautiful young woman). It was created under the supervision of the renowned master Noh mask maker Nagasawa Ujiharu, a certified preserver of intangible cultural properties. This special limited edition porcelain mask was published by the Franklin Gallery in 1982 (Showa 57), in collaboration with the Japan Noh Mask Association. The mask beautifully captures the serene and