Maedaté Oni Or Demon: Japanese Kabuto Helmet Ornament Japan, Edo Era

Maedate Oni or demon: Japanese Kabuto helmet ornament
Japan, Edo period
Wood, lacquer, horn and horsehair
Height 19cm - Head width: 10.2cm
Width of horns: 18cm

Carved wood representing a demon (oni) with long horns.
Aggressive expression on the head with two long horn teeth protruding from the mouth. Frowning black lacquered eyebrows accentuate the gold-ground eyes.
Prominent nose.
The first third of the horns is covered with a black crusty lacquer, ending with a matte black lacquer.
Underneath, a rectangular cavity is used to attach the maedate to the kabuto. And on each side of the head, recesses are provided for the ears.
The head is adorned with a mane (not visible on photo).
Restoration to one horn.

Good condition.

Reference : 4488

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