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A wood Noh mask of Ko-Omote By Nagasawa Ujiharu (1912-2003), 20th century
5 November 2009, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £3,360 inc. premium
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By Nagasawa Ujiharu (1912-2003), 20th century
The face painted white, her centrally parted hair black and her red lips open to reveal blackened teeth, impressed seal mark on the reverse, Nagasawa Ujiharu. 21.3cm (8 3/8in) high.
The face painted white, her centrally parted hair black and her red lips open to reveal blackened teeth, impressed seal mark on the reverse, Nagasawa Ujiharu. 21.3cm (8 3/8in) high.
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能面 小面 長澤氏春 20世紀
Born in Kyoto, Ujiharu was the Go chosen by Nagasawa Kinshirou. From the age of fourteen he studied under Tachibana Seigo with whom he quickly mastered the art of mask making and soon became independent. However it was not until the age of forty that he was able to completely focuss upon this craft and establish his reputation. He was designated a 'National Living Treasure' in 1979 and became the first mask maker to be accorded such a honour.
























