Posted 6 years ago
ho2cultcha
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not really a mask - too small. but it makes a great hook for hanging one of my hats on the wall. i found it at the flea market yesterday. i'd love any info i can get about it. thank you!
Hirado Ware Kimono Hook in the form of a Tengu - 19th century | ||
| Japanese Pottery439 of 1384 |  |  |
Tengu ???
yes Kevin. This is a Hirado ware kimono hook from the 19th century in the form of a Tengu. the only other one know is in the LA County Museum of Art. it was a very lucky find!
Tengu: http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/tengu.shtml?fbclid=IwAR15-XyPyio_rw5LfNkhvHcwkAmJR_KdhTyK5X9xwUjekULSIpowEPTn6M4
interestingly, Tengu are often used as a protector of forest fires. hmmm....
i think this piece is from around 1860-70.