Smiling Wrinkled Man Noh Mask Netsuke

Japan

19th century

  • Titles Smiling Wrinkled Man Noh Mask Netsuke (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 1 7/8 x 7/8 x 15/16 in. (4.8 x 2.2 x 2.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1031.5
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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