| Description |
Miniature lacquered papier mache Noh theater mask possibly depicting a Samurai warrior, whose white face is highlighted with heavy black eyebrows, heavy black markings on cheeks and chin, and lighter orange markings on upper cheeks and around nose and mouth; Paper cutouts on upper sides of mask suggest form of samurai helmets; Artist’s signature is printed on reverse in Japanese script in black and orange paint; Small paper banner attached to top of mask is imprinted, probably with detailed explanation of mask’s identity. |
