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Netsuke of Okame under a Demon Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a small, rectangular netsuke with a carved face. The face has a wide, open mouth with visible teeth and a protruding tongue. It has two small horns on top and circular designs on the sides of its head. The face is carved from a light-colored material, possibly ivory or wood, and features detailed engravings including eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouth. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The title of the artwork is "Okame under a Demon Mask" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 422 px
Museum record:
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