A NO MASK OF THE KO-OMOTE TYPE. Japan, 18th c. 21 Χ 13.3 cm. Cypress wood, painted with polychrome pigments over gesso. This type of a young woman of high status reflects the female beauty ideal of the Heian period. Inscribed ko-omote, Deme saku on an old paper label at inside. Later silk brocade storage bag. Provenance: Old Swiss private collection, purchased 1972 at H. Taniguchi in Kyτto (copy of certificate available). ------------------------------------------------- NO-MASK OF THE KO-OMOTE TYPE. Japan, 18th century. 21 Χ 13.3 cm. Cypress wood, painted with polychrome pigments over gesso. This type of a young woman of high status reflects the female ideal of beauty of the Heian period. Inscribed ko-omote, Deme saku on an old paper label inside. Spδterer storage bag made of silk brocade. Provenance: Old Swiss private collection, acquired in 1972 from H. Taniguchi in Kyτto (copy of the certificate available).