- Provenance
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To 2003
Seymour J. Janow, Washington, DC, acquired in Japan, to 2003 [1]From 2003
Freer Gallery of Art, given by the family of Seymour J. Janow in 2003Notes:
[1] According to Curatorial Note 1, Ann Yonemura, September 30, 2003, in the object record.
- Previous Owner(s) and Custodian(s)
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Mrs. Selma Janow
- Description
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A very good Okame mask carved finely in Hinoki wood (cypress) is a very sensitive depiction for this licentious country madam who often jests with her partner Hyottoku in sexual forays. Together their fecundity symbolizes a hope and desire for successful agricultural production as well as for the pro-creation of the people. A carver who carved masks for Kyogen plays as well as country masks as it is refined and larger than most mingei masks of this character might have made it. 16th-17th century.
Appraiser's number: [5]
- Collection Area(s)
- Japanese Art
- Web Resources
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