• Description

A compelling, dark-finished Japanese Buddhist Mask from the Shōwa Era (circa 1950). This deeply sculpted piece depicts a serene figure, possibly a Bodhisattva, wearing a detailed, ornamental crown, and makes for a striking religious artefact.

Origin: Japan

Age: Shōwa Era (ca. 1950)

Size: H 41 x W 19 x D 14cm

Material: Papier-mâché

Price: $88

Stock#: RQ04

Shipping: category 3

This finely crafted Buddhist Mask is a powerful representation of a divine figure, likely a Bodhisattva or an enlightened being. The mask is created from lightweight yet durable papier-mâché and is characterized by its deep, composed expression and the elaborate, multi-layered crown, which is characteristic of high-ranking celestial figures in Buddhist iconography. Dated to the mid-Shōwa Era (circa 1950), the piece features a dark, rich finish with subtle painted accents (such as the reddish details on the headdress). This is a substantial, decorative, and spiritually significant artefact for collectors of traditional Japanese religious art.