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Netsuke of Kyōgen Mask: Buaku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden carving of a mask with a frowning expression, rounded rectangular shape; short curved eyebrows; eyes are two small holes; nose protrudes slightly; mouth curves downward; made from dark brown wood with a glossy finish; two small holes on either side near eyebrows. Netsuke of Kyōgen Mask: Buaku.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 574 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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