Japan, Meiji–Taishō period Two red lacquered wooden masks: a female mask of the Okame (Otafuku) type, with plump cheeks and a rounded mouth, and a male mask of the Hyottoko (or Usobuki) type, with furrowed brows and a pursed, twisted mouth, the eyes highlighted with gold; black-lacquered reverse sides. Displayed on plinths, 14.4 x 11.5 cm.