Kyogen raccoon dog mask
Artist
Gyokko
(Japanese)
Place of OriginJapan
Date1800-1850
MaterialsWood
DimensionsH. 3.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y922
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewSignedsigned: Gyokko
More InformationA variety of animal characters appear in Kyogen plays, but only the raccoon dog, the fox, and the monkey are represented by specific masks. Other animalsincluding horses, cows, crabs, and even mosquitoesare represented by more generic masks combined with appropriate costumes.
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1850
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