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Mask and Other Objects for the Noh Dance

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of man's head emerging from a Noh mask; head is looking to the right with a neutral expression; man has white hair. Mask on the ground resembles a bird; large brown box in background with a dark purple sash; Japanese writing throughout.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
555 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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