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Netsuke of Noh Mask; Namanari

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a wooden Noh mask with a grotesque face. The mask is carved from wood and has a light brown color. It depicts a face with a wide open mouth showing two sharp teeth, and a snarling expression. The eyebrows are slanted and thick. Two small pointed horns protrude from the top of the head. The background is plain and light gray with a shadow to the right of the mask. The mask appears to be a Netsuke of Noh Mask; Namanari.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
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