Noh Masks by the Echizendeme and Ōnodeme
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Noh Mask: Mikazuki, With branded mark “Tenkaichi Zekan”, Azuchi-Momoyama-Edo period, 16th-17th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
August 25, 2020 (Tue) - October 4, 2020 (Sun)During the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573–1603), an increasing number of samurai lords came to appreciate the medieval noh theater. This dramatic rise of noh devotees caused a surge in demand for copies of old masks, which led to the emergence of mask-carving families who inherited and passed on methods of creating noh masks. In this exhibition, we are introducing masks made by artisans of two of these families: the Echizendeme and the Ōnodeme.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Noh mask: Adachi Onna | Muromachi–Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century | Lent by Agency for Cultural Affairs | ||||
| Highlight | Noh Mask: Mikazuki | With branded mark “Tenkaichi Zekan” | Azuchi-Momoyama-Edo period, 16th-17th century | C-118 | |||
| Highlight | Noh Mask: Akobujō | With branded mark “Tenkaichi Yukan” | Edo period, 17th century | Lent by Negoro-ji Temple, Wakayama | |||
| Highlight | Noh Mask: Mayushikami | Edo period, 17th century | Lent by Negoro-ji Temple, Wakayama |