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Netsuke of Noh Mask: Hannya

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden mask with a wide open mouth and visible teeth, protruding tongue; has a long nose, thick eyebrows, and a furrowed brow; two holes on either side where the eyes would be; carved lines on the forehead resembling hair; made of dark wood with a glossy finish; rectangular top with curved sides that taper to a point at the chin.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
415 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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