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Noh mask "Shintai" / 能面 神体( しんたい )

Noh mask "Shintai" / 能面 神体( しんたい )

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The Noh mask "Shintai" is used for roles portraying a young male deity. It is often utilized for roles such as Heita or Kantanō Otoko, which involve portraying a male deity. In comparison to those, the Shintai mask exhibits an aristocratic demeanor. While it is common to paint the eyes white for deity roles, this mask features red eyes. It bears the seal of the renowned and elusive carver "Shūkan" on the back.

Edo period, 17-18th century

Wood carving, coloring

Dimensions: Height 23cm, Width 14cm

 

若い男神の役などに用いられる。平太や邯鄲男も男神の役に使う事が多いが、それらと比較して神体の顔立ちには公達のような気品がある。神体の白目は白くするのが普通だが、この面は朱を塗る。裏面に幻の彫師と名高い「秀観」の焼印がある。

 

江戸時代・17~18世紀

木造・彩色

縦23cm、横14cm

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