The image depicts a traditional Japanese Noh mask. The mask features a woman's face with a serene expression. Her hair is styled in an updo with long white strands extending from it. She wears a kimono with a predominantly brown, green, and gold color scheme, adorned with intricate patterns including hexagons and floral motifs. The mask is set against a beige background with a darker beige border featuring a repeating pattern. A vertical line of Japanese text and a red seal are visible on the right side. The overall style and design suggest it is "Mask for the Noh Play Okina" by Shibata Zeshin.
Artwork details
- Date:
- dated 1879
- Medium:
- Hanging scroll; pigments, lacquer, mother-of-pearl, gold foil, and ink on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 450 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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