Japanese Ceramic Noh Mask Koomote Young Woman Vtg Nohmen Girl Kagura Dance OM106 fabric one of the twelve animals

one of the twelve animals in the Japanese zodiac (eto)

Metal lining inside of the vase

and multi-colored floral fabric with red and gold wire accent

Item weight:  164 grams

Brown inside

Japanese Ceramic Noh Mask Koomote Young Woman Vtg Nohmen Girl Kagura Dance OM106 fabric one of the twelve animalsVintage Japanese Noh Mask This is a vintage Japanese ceramic noh mask (noh men) decoration. This character is the face of a young woman or girl (ko omote). It can also be called onna (woman) more broadly. This character, literally meaning "small face," is typically used in performances as a young girl or supernatural being. It is characterized by a narrow face with neatly parted hair, soft brows, and a slightly open mouth. This mask has purple strings