DepartmentAsia

Theater mask

NameTheater mask

CultureJapanese

DateLate 19th century

Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia

MediumWood (coniferous), lacquer, human hair, paint (mineral pigments)

DimensionsOverall: 15 3/4 x 10 5/8 x 5 7/16 in. (40 x 27 x 13.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hendershott Family

Object numberA.2012.7.1

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Asia

DescriptionA carved wood mask covered with a reddish brown paint. The eyes are holes surrounded by black rings and have white paint around them (with some red). Lips and tongue are red and the teeth are gold. Hair inserts are set into the head, lower jaw, eyebrows and mustache (which has been cut short).