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Netsuke of Three Masks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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