New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Noh
Artist
Unknown
Date18th century
MediumWood | Lacquer | Gilt
DimensionsOverall: 10 9/16 x 8 3/16 in. (26.8 x 20.8 cm)
ClassificationsAsian art
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.264
Terms
Brown
Red
On View
Not on view
DescriptionNoh mask of lacquered wood. Mask with a "W" shaped brow has wide gilt bug eyes, a large beak nose, and a red painted scowling mouth. Only eyes and nose are perforated with small holes at top of ears for cord. Interior shows a layer of cloth.