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Netsuke of Demon with a Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small brown wooden sculpture of a demon with a mask. The demon has a large head with a snarling face, and a long curved beak-like nose. The figure is muscular with a large stomach. It wears a loincloth and holds a club in one hand and a large mask in the other. The demon's right leg is bent, while the left leg is straight. The background is light gray with a shadow cast by the sculpture. The sculpture is titled "Netsuke of Demon with a Mask" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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