Vtg Japanese Ceramic Mask Decoration

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic souvenir decorative mask. It represents one of nine faces made famous by Kirishima Shrine in Kagoshima. This one is green and black with gold eyes and teeth, and boast the appearance of a devil or angry man. It has a hole on each side to attach a string for display.
The masks that represent Kirishima Shrine are considered auspicious and bring good fortune in business and finance. Every year, there is a Japanese drumming (taiko) group that dons these masks and performs on New Years Day. 

• Green, gold, black
• Ceramic
• C1980
• Item weight: 128 grams
• Packed weight: 400 grams
• Approx. 14 cm long x 9.5 cm wide x 6 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Small scuff marks on protruding spots. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• This statue was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

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