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War Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown mask with gold accents. Oval shaped with a flat top. Two small holes at top center. Eyes are cut out with gold around edges. Nose protrudes slightly. Mouth is cut out with a small mustache shape above. Gold designs adorn the forehead, cheeks, and chin. The background is light gray. Title: War Mask. Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
14th–16th century
Medium:
Iron, gold, copper alloy
Culture:
Tibetan
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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