Japanese Carved Wooden Noh Mask Uba Vtg Old Woman Nohmen Kagura Dance OM71 oil painting This square lacquered serving tray

This square lacquered serving tray has raised sides and is coated in a rich dark forest green with a striking red rim

Kanji and name on the side

It is used to stir and serve rice

Some surface scratches on base top side

Japanese Carved Wooden Noh Mask Uba Vtg Old Woman Nohmen Kagura Dance OM71 oil painting This square lacquered serving trayVintage Japanese Wooden Noh Mask This is a small vintage Japanese wooden noh mask (noh men). This character is the face of an old woman (uba). This mask is characterized by sunken eyes and wrinkles along the cheeks and forehead. Typically uba masks have a neutral expression, however this one is joyful. This mask has a red cord secured through holes at the sides. There are two large red tassels. It can be used for all kinds of home and office decor.