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Theatre Mask (© Victoria and Albert Museum)
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© Victoria and Albert Museum

Theatre Mask

Artist: Japanese

Location: Victoria and Albert Museum

Date: 1500 - 1600

Materials: laquered wood

Grant:

Amount Paid: £22 (Total: £22)

Vendor: W B Sutherland

Review number: 1728 (1953)

Description:
A Theatre Mask, Japanese Noh drama, 16th century, laquered wood, for the character Mambi (Beautiful Eyebrows). Inscription relating to the maker, Sumi No Bo.

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