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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
Museum record:
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