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Kyogen mask

Tenkaichi Taiko

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The mask depicts a bald head with short hair on the sides. The face is carved with deep wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. The eyes are narrow slits. The mouth is open, revealing small teeth. A long piece of hair hangs from the chin. The mask appears to be made of wood. The background is plain and light-colored. The mask is a Kyogen mask by Tenkaichi Taiko.

Artwork details

Date:
early 17th century
Medium:
Lacquered wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
430 × 625 px
Museum record:
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