{"product_id":"japanese-bronze-noh-actor-meiji-period-1868-1912-signed-matsumori","title":"Japanese Bronze Noh actor, Meiji Period (1868-1912), Signed 'Matsumori'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Bronze Noh actor, Meiji Period (1868-1912), Signed 'Matsumori' the cloak man, with detatchable mask. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe figure is a Noh actor in a dramatic stance with arms outstretched. He wears traditional, heavily decorated robes—often featuring auspicious motifs like cranes or pines—and a tall ceremonial hat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIn his right hand, he holds a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003efolding fan\u003c\/span\u003e, a common prop used in Noh performances to represent various objects or add eloquence to a dance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eA distinctive feature of this sculpture is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003edetachable bronze mask\u003c\/span\u003e. In traditional Noh theatre, masks are essential for portraying characters, and this specific mask likely represents \"Okina,\" a character associated with longevity, peace, and auspiciousness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003eThese statues are typically cast in patinated bronze, sometimes with silvered or gilt highlights to accentuate the robe's intricate details. Many surviving examples date to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMeiji period\u003c\/span\u003e (1868–1912) or the \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eShowa era\u003c\/span\u003e (1926–1989) and are often signed by the artist on the back or base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 32cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD: 14cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW: 28cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centralshippingandtrading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48483735765211,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/9919\/9963\/files\/IMG_3780-Photoroom.jpg?v=1773935045","url":"https:\/\/centralshippingandtrading.com\/products\/japanese-bronze-noh-actor-meiji-period-1868-1912-signed-matsumori","provider":"Centralshippingandtrading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}