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Netsuke of Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Netsuke of Mask by an unknown artist. The mask has a wide, open mouth with visible teeth and a protruding tongue. The eyes are yellow with a black pupil. The eyebrows are thick and curved. The skin is dark brown with wrinkles. The hairline is receding with short black hair on top. The ears are large and protruding. The background is plain white. The mask appears to be made of wood.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood; dark brown
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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