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Mask

Myōchin Muneakira

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black mask with a wide face and prominent facial features. The mask has a thick, flat nose and a wide, open mouth with a visible upper teeth and tongue. The eyes are rounded and empty. The eyebrows are carved into swirling patterns. There are decorative elements on the forehead, and the hairline is carved with a distinct wave pattern. A beige material resembling paper or fabric is visible at the top. The mask has a flat, circular base with holes around the edge. The background is gray. Title: Mask. Artist: Myōchin Muneakira.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1745
Medium:
Iron, lacquer, textile (silk)
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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