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Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold mask with a face that has a closed mouth and closed eyes. The mask has a wide face with a short nose. The mask appears to be made of gold and has a rough texture. The background of the image is gray. The artist of the mask is not visually identifiable, but the title of the piece is "Mask".

Artwork details

Date:
8th–early 9th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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