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Netsuke of Mask of Old Man's Face

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Mask of Old Man's Face by artist is a carved wooden sculpture of a human head. The head is facing forward, and it has a wide, open mouth with visible teeth. The face features thick eyebrows and a large nose. The head is bald. The sculpture is made of wood and has a brown color with a glossy finish. It has a smooth texture. The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the sculpture. The object casts a shadow on the surface behind it.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 437 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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