Japanese Dry Lacquer Agyo Nio Guardian Mask

The face represents one of the two Japanese Buddhist Guardians of Nio or “Benevolent Kings” named Agyo. Traditional construction with lacquered and gilded surface. Maker's label to the int

20th century dry lacquer masks. Includes a guardian or demon mask with gilt details, H. 18.3cm (7 1/4 in.), and a Karura Type mask, H. 19.1cm (7.5 in.) Labeled interiors to both.

(lot of 2) Japanese carved boxwood Nio guardians Agyo and Ungyo 19th century both signed 'Kogetsu' (damaged and repaired) 7.75""h

An antique example of a Japanese Drama mask ( Noh) featuring a wonderfully stylized face, perhaps that of an old man ( Otoko ). The mask is made from dry lacquer and painted with red and black accents

An antique example of a Japanese Drama mask ( Noh) featuring a wonderfully stylized face, perhaps that of a demon with bird like beak face. The mask is made from dry lacquer and painted with Gold and

Antique Japanese gilt dry lacquer figure; of Amida Buddha seated in lotus position with hands together in meditation mudra, showing typical elongated ears and snail-curl hair, and with glass inset to

Four Antique Japanese Lacquer MasksGroup of four antique Japanese lacquer wood and papier mache masks: Okina old man; a comical lopsided mask; a large chicken mask; and a Kannon mask; H: 12 1/2" (larg

Two Antique Japanese Lacquer MasksTwo antique Japanese lacquer papier mache masks: large red and gilt Shi-shi with movable mouth; together with red Gagaku mask with large nose and smiling countenance;

Circa 1900. Carved out of one piece of wood. Minor wear. Condition (Excellent). Size 13-3/4'' L.

A Group of Four Japanese Lacquer Masks 20th Century Largest, height 12 1/2 x width 9 1/4 x depth 4 3/4 inches. This lot is located in Palm Beach.

An antique Japanese Nio guardian figure offers polychromed carved wood or composition construction and is seated on figural (possibly foo dog) base, 19th centuryMeasures- 11.5''H x 9.75''W x 6.75''D.

Large and antique, fine Japanese gilt dry lacquer temple transom panel (ranma); with openwork design of six, writhing three-clawed dragons amid crashing waves, bordered by polychromed clouds;

Late Meiji - early Taisho (1910s) Japanese watercolor on paper depicting one of the Nio (also called Kongōrikishi) - a wrathful and muscular guardian of the Buddha standing at the entrance of a B

Late Meiji - early Taisho (1910s) Japanese watercolor on paper depicting one of the Nio (also called Kongōrikishi) - a wrathful and muscular guardian of the Buddha standing at the entrance of a B

Two Antique Japanese Noh Lacquer Theatre Masks Mask on stand, 5 x 8 inches, excluding beard Orange mask, 9.5 x 6.5 inches

Large Japanese red lacquer Noh mask, carved from cedar wood, with black details and expressive face with wide open mouth and bugged eyes. Interior has attached fabric strip with Japanese calligraphy.

4 Antique Japanese Polychrome Lacquer Theater Masks. Including 2 Tengu masks. Size: 1) 10.5'' x 7'' x 5.25'' (27 x 18 x 13 cm); 2) 10'' x 7'' x 8'' (25 x 18 x 20 cm); 3) 6'' x 5.5'' x 3.25'' (15 x 14

Old Japanese lacquer on papier-mâché Noh theatre mask; of a red-faced demon with furrowed brow an large nose, with some hair and feather accents; paper signature to interior; Provenance:

Early 19th century Japanese bronze kozuka (sword knife) handle with relief decoration of a Nio with billowing scarf above his head, all on finely textured ground called nanako, which means “fish

Red Lacquer Japanese Demon Mask Noh Tengu Approximately 8 5/16 x 7 1/16 x 7 1/4 inches.

Signed Wood and Red Lacquer Japanese Noh Mask, early 20th c./late 19th c. modeled after Tengu, the heavenly dog monster spirit, with beak-like long nose. Tengu (heavenly dog) are a type of legendary c

Japanese Lacquer Miniature Theatre Noh Mask Glass Eyes, Facial Hair and Horns. Some loss to facial hair, loss of paint to cheek. 2.5 inches L x 2 W.

Pair of woodblock prints by the artist Asaka Manjiro (Japanese, 1885-1965), each depicting a Nio, Japanese temple guardian figures. Both are signed with the artist's seal and are matted and framed. Di

Item: Lacquer Incense Container Origin: Japan Date: Edo Period; 18th century Materials: Dry lacquer (Kanshitsu) Size: D: 2 1/8 in Inscription on the box (lid): Karamono Kogo Please note that this lot