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Mask with Neck Guard

Myōchin Munemitsu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black mask with a wide face, short hair, and an open mouth showing teeth. The mask has a neck guard with multicolored patterns in shades of gold, brown, and blue. The mask appears to be made of metal and has a textured surface. It is set against a plain white background. Title: Mask with Neck Guard. Artist: Myōchin Munemitsu.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Iron, lacquer, gold, leather, textile (silk)
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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