Noh mask - Lacquer, Wood - Magnificent Shojo mask, signed - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Impressive workmanship, magnificent noh mask known as Shojo, beauty for enjoying. Shojo is a Japanese sea spirit with a red face and hair and a fondness for sake. The legend is the subject of a Noh play of the same name. In Noh theater, the play is performed for festive and auspicious occassions where the character is dressed in a colorful noh costume and wearing a red wig. Depending on the school of Noh, a jar with a ladle at times are used for the performance. With noh bag. Dimensions: 21,2 x 7 x 14,2 cm Very good condition; there are signs of wear from age and normal use, rubbing, scratches, stains and marks; for condition, please, take a look at pictures. Registered shipping, well packed for safe and fast delivering.