The Mask Maker

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mask Maker: A small, intricately carved ivory figurine depicts a bald man wearing a traditional Japanese robe with a geometric pattern, sitting on the floor with his right leg bent and left leg extended. The man has a gentle smile and is holding an object in his right hand, while his left hand rests on his knee. To his left is a small, two-drawer cabinet with a knob on each drawer. The figurine sits on a gray surface with a dark background.