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Hirado Ware Kimono Hook in the form of a Tengu - 19th century

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    Posted 5 years ago

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    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!

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    1. vetraio50 vetraio50, 5 years ago
      Tengu ???
    2. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 5 years ago
      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!
    3. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 5 years ago
      Tengu: http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/tengu.shtml?fbclid=IwAR15-XyPyio_rw5LfNkhvHcwkAmJR_KdhTyK5X9xwUjekULSIpowEPTn6M4
    4. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 5 years ago
      interestingly, Tengu are often used as a protector of forest fires. hmmm....
    5. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 5 years ago
      i think this piece is from around 1860-70.

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