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Netsuke of Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden mask with a wide open mouth and sharp teeth, protruding tongue not visible. Two small eyes with a white or light-colored iris and a black pupil. Two curved lines on top of the eyes, possibly representing eyebrows. Short hair carved on the top and sides of the mask. The mask has a wide face with a flat top and a pointed chin. A small circular area on each side, possibly representing ears. The background is white. The mask appears to be a netsuke, a type of Japanese miniature sculpture. Artist and title: "Netsuke of Mask".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood; dark brown, inlaid eyes
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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