Catalog Number | CAS 2008-0004-0048 | |
Category | Folk Toys | |
Object Name | Mask (toy) | |
Culture | Japanese | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Japan | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Kyoto Prefecture | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | City: Kyoto | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Papier mâché; Paint; Paper | |
Description | Miniature lacquered papier mache Noh theater mask depicting a creature whose flesh-toned face is highlighted with black and orange outlines around the mouth, nose, brows, and ears; Large white eyes are outlined in black; Artist’s signature is written in Japanese script on reverse in black and orange paint; Small paper banner tied to top of mask is imprinted, possibly with explanation of mask’s identity. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.8, Depth = 1.3, Length = 5.0 |