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Mask

Myōchin Muneakira

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown mask with a wide face and a distinctive hairstyle on top. The mask features a large nose, wide open mouth with visible teeth, and circular eye holes. The edges around the eyes, cheeks, and mouth are raised. A decorative piece is at the base of the chin. The mask sits on a wide base adorned with small circular indentations around its edge. The mask, titled "Mask," is crafted by Myōchin Muneakira.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1713
Medium:
Iron, lacquer
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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