Vintage Japanese Oni Demon Mask Lacquered Tsuina Mask – Festival/Wall Art 11” Haribako Arai Yoshimune became active as

Arai Yoshimune became active as both an illustrator and print designer

and trademark characters

"with tea" the back lid reads

It remains in fine antique condition and should serve well for another century or more of use

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Vintage Japanese Oni Demon Mask Lacquered Tsuina Mask – Festival/Wall Art 11” Haribako Arai Yoshimune became active asA dramatic vintage Japanese Oni () demon mask, richly finished in layered red and black lacquer with gilded accents. Measures 11"L x 9. 5"W x 5"D. This powerful sculptural mask is marked on the interior with hand inscribed characters reading (Tsuina Oni)a reference to the traditional Tsuina Setsubun ritual intended to drive away evil spirits and invite good fortune.. Crafted from a lightweight carved and molded composite (traditional to festival and