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Netsuke of Noh Mask; Shōjō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Noh Mask; Shōjō is a small, dark brown wooden carving. The object has an oval shape with the top being narrower than the bottom. It features a face with short hair carved on the top, the hairline extending to the sides in curved lines. The face has a wide mouth with the lips curled down at the corners. The nose is small and the eyes are closed. The face has a shiny finish. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood-dark brown
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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