Featured Japanese Frog mask

What is the history of this mask? Can anybody read Japanese that is on the one label? There is another label that says WW1 Japanese Mask but can't make out what it says in front of that. I have only seen the one on iCollector. And there wasn't much info there. So, any info on this is greatly appreciated.

 

I don't know where u get frog from...... green don't always mean frog...

but try searching Japanese Kabuki mask.... or Tengu Mask... or paper mâché Noh mask....




it looks like one of their demon masks ....




but I doubt frog demon....

 

Looks like a Korobase bird mask missing part of it's bill. https://nohmask21.com/eu/korobase.html

 

Does anyone know how to read the Japanese from the inside?

 

Nope not missing anything.

 

good call....a side view would have helped me.....but u got it....

from the wear..... I'd say good chance it was danced....

 

@Ce BCA
@Asian Fever

 

Can anybody read Japanese that is on the one label?

we heard ya the 1st time.........

not all of us are here all the time......so please be patient for further assistance to arrive.........

 

I think you’ll see the English tag says “114 Japanese Wood Mask TSY”. This is not correct though, mask is not carved from wood but a reproduction in plaster of an old wood mask. These plaster masks often have similar Japanese written labels inside, I always assume the name of the mask and or original maker who is being reproduced. These plaster masks were made for decoration, never meant to be worn, many homes had them on the wall so they are fairly common.

There is a virtually identical plaster mask for sale on eBay, shipped from japan. You’ll see the Japanese writing is also virtually identical, perhaps identical, to the label on yours. You could ask the seller to translate for you. If you are successful please post their response here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/165412612791

 

I enjoy being proven wrong..........

 

Japanese mask: Eight Immortals of Kunlun

Check this link
https://www.narahaku.go.jp/collection/922-0.html


The word reads as:
national treasure face mask of Eight Kunlun Immortals