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Noh mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Noh mask is a white mask. The mask depicts a face with a nose, mouth, and eyes. The face appears to have a neutral expression. The mask has a black border around the hairline. The mask is oval-shaped. The eyes are narrow slits. The eyebrows are thick and straight. The mouth is slightly open, showing the upper and lower lips. The mask has a small metal loop at the top. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1336–1573
Medium
Lacquered wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
354 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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