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GENKYU MICHINAGA. Chujo Mask for a Noh Drama

Chujo Mask for a Noh Drama. Artist: Genkyu Michinaga (Japanese, active second half of the 17th century). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); L. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm). Date: 18th century.
Chujo is a mask worn for roles of young male aristocrats, such as the tragic heroes of the Heike clan.

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Author:

GENKYU MICHINAGA (active second half 17th century)

Title:

Chujo Mask for a Noh Drama

Caption:

Chujo Mask for a Noh Drama. Artist: Genkyu Michinaga (Japanese, active second half of the 17th century). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); L. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm). Date: 18th century. Chujo is a mask worn for roles of young male aristocrats, such as the tragic heroes of the Heike clan.

Technique/material:

painted wood

Period:

Edo period (1615-1868)

Museum:

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Credit:

Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY

Releases:

Model: No - Property: No
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Image size:

3360 x 4200 px | 40.4 MB

Print size:

28.4 x 35.6 cm | 11.2 x 14.0 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

ASIA • ASIAN ART • COSTUME • EDO PERIOD (1615-1868) • GENKYU MICHINAGA • JAPAN • MASKS • METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NEW YORK, USA • PAINTED WOOD • PAINTING