Mask

58-17-174

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 58-17-174
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Iconography Kantan Otoko
Description

Noh mask of a male known as Kantan Otoko (邯鄲男). The mask is white with furrowed brows and red lips with two rows of teeth showing some black on the edges. There is a blackened area in the middle of the chin and under the nose indicating facial hair.

Credit Line Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958
Other Number 58-17-165A - Old Museum Number

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