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Noh Mask, Ko-omote

Traditionally attributed to Zekan Yoshimitsu and Traditionally attributed to Zekan Yoshimitsu(1526?-1616)Edo period, 17th c.

The Tokugawa Art Museum

The Tokugawa Art Museum
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Momoyama-Edo period, 16th-17th c.

The various types of women's masks abound, of which Ko-omote (Young Girl) is representative, with their familiarity that appeals to us even today. The types are distinguished by age and personality: young girls, middle-aged women, amorous women, disheartened, and the like.

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  • Title: Noh Mask, Ko-omote
  • Creator: Traditionally attributed to Zekan Yoshimitsu, Traditionally attributed to Zekan Yoshimitsu(1526?-1616)
  • Date Created: Edo period, 17th c.
  • Medium: Painted Japanese cypress wood
The Tokugawa Art Museum

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