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In Pictures: Jerry Solomon’s Great Japanese Mask Collection

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Red Oni (demon mask); 16th century, late Muromachi. This mask was originally dated earlier (Kamakura) by the seller, but it was determined to be from the later period based on its style. A protruding tongue adds to its frightening countenance, though the meaning is unclear.

Open-mouth Oni (demon mask); 16th century, late Muromachi. Lyrical carving and deep patina are punctuated by brass plates that give intense expression to the bulbous eyes.

Open-mouth Oni (demon mask); 14th century, late Kamakura.

Open-mouth Oni (demon mask); 16th century, Muromachi.

Jomen (old-man mask); 13th or 14th century, Kamakura.

Oni (demon mask); 16th century, late Muromachi.

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Jerry Solomon Mask Collection

Red Oni (demon mask); 16th century, late Muromachi. This mask was originally dated earlier (Kamakura) by the seller, but it was determined to be from the later period based on its style. A protruding tongue adds to its frightening countenance, though the meaning is unclear.

Photo: Misha Gravenor

Jerry Solomon Mask Collection

Open-mouth Oni (demon mask); 16th century, late Muromachi. Lyrical carving and deep patina are punctuated by brass plates that give intense expression to the bulbous eyes.

Photo: Misha Gravenor

Jerry Solomon Mask Collection

Oni (demon mask); 16th or 17th century.

Photo: Misha Gravenor

Jerry Solomon Mask Collection

Open-mouth Oni (demon mask); 14th century, late Kamakura.

Photo: Misha Gravenor

Jerry Solomon

Photo: Misha Gravenor

Jerry Solomon Mask Collection

Open-mouth Oni (demon mask); 16th century, Muromachi.

Photo: Misha Gravenor

Jerry Solomon Mask Collection

Jomen (old-man mask); 13th or 14th century, Kamakura.

Photo: Misha Gravenor

Jerry Solomon Mask Collection

Oni (demon mask); 16th century, late Muromachi.

Photo: Misha Gravenor