Japanese Ceramic Daikoku Okame Masks, 1980s, Set of 2

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A rare pair of decorative glazed ceramic wall masks depicting two iconic auspicious figures from japanese folklore: daikoku (god of … Read more A rare pair of decorative glazed ceramic wall masks depicting two iconic auspicious figures from japanese folklore: daikoku (god of wealth) and otafuku/okame (symbol of happiness). Crafted with a glossy white enamel finish and hand-painted details, they come with their original hanging cords and retain their paper labels from the importer, pier 1 imports.

technical details:

subject: daikoku and otafuku/okame wall masks (japanese folklore)

manufacturer/brand: pier 1 imports (marked with original "made expressly for pier 1 imports" labels)

period: attributable to the late 20th century (1980s/1990s)

material: hand-painted, glossy glazed ceramic

dimensions:

otafuku mask: 19 cm (h) x 14 cm (w) x 5.5 cm (d)

daikoku mask: 18 cm (h) x 15 cm (w) x 6 cm (d)

condition: excellent vintage condition. The ceramic is intact, free of chips or cracks; complete with original labels and cords.

please note that any white areas in the photo shoot are due to reflections from artificial lighting from special spotlights, used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

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