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Wall Hanging Ceramic Sculpture of a Mask

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
This mask was part of the Japanese exhibition in the 1970 World's Fair in Osaka and was made by artist, Taro Okamoto (1911 - 1996). The title is written in calligraphy: Kuroi Taiyo (Black Sun). The mask comes with an exhibition catalogue which features the large sculpture/ tower he built for the World's Fair, and still remains today. That tower is titled, Tower of the Sun. The mask comes with its own wooden box which has been stored in a cardboard box, along with the title calligraphy and the exhibition catalogue.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1950-1979
Creation Date:	1970
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Asian
Dealer Reference #:	A5164
Incollect Reference #:	362443

Dimensions

W.	11.75 in;	H.	12.5 in;	D.	2.25 in;
W.	29.85 cm;	H.	31.75 cm;	D.	5.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects