Japanese Noh Masks, Meiji/Taisho Period

Two Japanese Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century wood Noh…
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Two Japanese Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century wood Noh mask of Beshimi, painted in amber tone with details in red and black, the eyes in gilt metal, fitted with white horse hair moustache, chin tuft and beard, the interior signed Kozan; together with a Kyogan mask in ochre over white gesso, with white eyes and teeth and with horse hair brows, height 22 cm and 18 cm (2). Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland, Sotheby's, then private collection, Balmain

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  • Gesso - A mixture of plaster of Paris and gypsum mixed with water and then applied to the carved wooden frames of mirrors and picture frames as a base for applying gold leaf. After numerous coats of gesso have been applied, allowed to dry and then sanded a coat of "bole", a usually red coloured mixture of clay and glue is brushed on and allowed to dry, after which the gold leaf is applied. In painting, gesso is also used to prime a canvas prior to applying paint.

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