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Plaque in the Shape of a Human Face

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray clay or stone plaque in the shape of a human face. The plaque has a rough texture. The face has a long nose, thin closed eyes, and a small mouth. There are horizontal lines on the cheeks. The face is framed by a border of bumps. A thin wire is attached to the top. The background is white. The plaque by Agassou.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware with traces of red pigment
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 545 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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