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Netsuke of Kyōgen Mask: Usume (or Ofuku or Okame)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden mask with a round face and a serene expression. The mask depicts a woman's face. The eyes are closed. The mouth is slightly open. The face has a smooth, shiny surface. The hair is represented by two curved lines on either side of the face, meeting at the top of the forehead. There are two small circular indentations on the forehead. The background is light gray. The mask casts a shadow on the background.

Artwork Details

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