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Netsuke of Boy Wearing a Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze sculpture of a boy wearing a mask, titled "Netsuke of Boy Wearing a Mask" by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a boy with a round face wearing a white mask over his lower face, with a wide-eyed expression and a hairstyle featuring a single bun on top of his head. He wears a kimono with a wrap-around top and a short, tied sash around his waist. His right hand holds the mask up to his face, while his left hand is raised with a closed fist. He is barefoot and stands with his legs apart. The sculpture has a brown patina and features detailed folds on the kimono. The background is gray with a shadow beneath the sculpture.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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