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Noh Mask: Ō-Tobide

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden mask with a dark brown finish, depicting a grotesque face with a large nose, thick eyebrows, and sharp teeth. The eyes are made of gold-colored material. The mask has a wide mouth with a wavy line carved into the lower lip. The background is light gray with shadows cast by the mask.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Lacquered wood, gold
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 525 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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