Hyottoku mask

Detail of a pattern
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At A Glance

  • Period

    14th-15th century
  • Geography

    Japan
  • Material

    Wood
  • Dimension

    H x W x D (overall): 21.3 x 14.8 x 5.9 cm (8 3/8 x 5 13/16 x 2 5/16 in)
  • Accession Number

    F2003.5.14
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F2003.5.14

Object Details

  • Description

    14th-15th century Hyottoku mask in Kusunoki (Laurel or Camphor wood) mingei carving with some patina and age. There has been some minute rat nibbling on the mouth of this mask. This mask was probably used to ward off the evil spirits of illness, judging from the knot on its forehead.Small loss on proper right side back edge of the mask.
    Appraiser's number: [82]
  • Provenance

    To 2003
    Seymour J. Janow, Washington, DC, acquired in Japan, to 2003 [1]
    From 2003
    Freer Gallery of Art, given by the family of Seymour J. Janow in 2003
    Notes:
    [1] According to Curatorial Note 1, Ann Yonemura, September 30, 2003, in the object record.
  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Previous custodian or owner

    Mrs. Selma Janow
  • Origin

    Japan
  • Credit Line

    Collected by Seymour J. Janow and gifted in his memory by his family
  • Type

    Mask
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