

Netsuke of Three Masks
Netsuke of Three Masks by an unknown artist. Small, dark brown carved wooden object. The object depicts three masks carved into a wavy line. The mask at the front has a wide, toothy grin and a thick mustache. The mask has two small black circular eyes and a small nose. The middle mask has a frowning face with a large nose and a wavy line on its forehead. The backmost mask appears to have a rounded face. The wooden object has a shiny surface, indicating it may be varnished. The background is white, with a subtle shadow cast by the object.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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