No mask of a young woman
Artist
Tenka Ichi Deme
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1800-1950
MaterialsWood
DimensionsH. 3.0 cm x W. 2.0 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y688
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThe plump cheeks and high eyebrows on this example suggest that it may be a mask of the type known as Ko-omote, used by Noh actors portraying girls on the verge of womanhood.
approx. 1950-1965
approx. 1900-1935
Kubo Shunman
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1650-1705
approx. 1800-1900