Mask of Hannya Netsuke

Japan

Meiji period (1868-1912), About 1900

  • Titles Mask of Hannya Netsuke (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. (5.4 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1031.19
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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