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War Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The War Mask by an unknown artist is a bronze mask with a dark brown patina. The mask is shaped like a human face with a flat top and rounded edges. It has two oval-shaped eye holes and an open mouth. The eyebrows are raised, and the mouth has a downward curve. The mask appears to be made of metal and has a rough texture. There are small holes around the edges of the mask. The background of the image is gray. The mask appears to have gold accents around the eyes, mouth, and edges.

Artwork details

Date:
12th–14th century
Medium:
Iron, copper alloy
Culture:
Mongolian or Tibetan
Dimensions:
599 × 598 px
Museum record:
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