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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, with over 45 years of expertise, is a renowned source for fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, and more. Our diverse collection also includes Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture, available at our Hudson, NY gallery. For inquiries, contact 518.828.8585 or email thegallery@nagaantiques.com.