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Mask for the Lower Face (Hanho-Ate)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mask for the Lower Face (Hanho-Ate) by Artist unknown. Black armor piece with a curved top section that has two ear-like protrusions on either side, each featuring a raised floral design. The lower section consists of four horizontal, curved bands stacked on top of each other. The bands are adorned with rows of blue and yellow peacock feather-like designs. The bottom band has a row of gold-colored rivets along its edge. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Iron, lacquer, textile (silk)
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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