000-190-004-203-C
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Dragon mask
This dragon mask would have been worn by the foremost of a one or more dancers hidden under the body costume. The dance was particularly popular at new year processions. The mask was held by the front dancer who worked the movable jaw.
This mask of black laquered wood has traces of gilding with all interior parts in red lacquer. These include rims of the eyes, lips and interiors of the ears and nose. The ears and horn are detachable.
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| Online ID: |
000-190-004-203-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland A.1947.88 C |
| Date: |
19th century
19th century
19th century
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| Dimensions: |
14.00" L x 12.00" D approx
14.00" L x 12.00" D approx
14.00" L x 12.00" D approx
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| What: |
Mask / dragon
Mask / dragon
Mask / dragon
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| Subject: |
Lacquer and wood / masks
Lacquer and wood / masks
Lacquer and wood / masks
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| Who: |
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| Where: |
Japan
Japan
Japan
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| Description: |
Mask from a processional dragon, in black lacquered wood, with traces of gilding, some features in red lacquer, and a moveable underjaw: Japan, 19th century
Mask from a processional dragon, in black lacquered wood, with traces of gilding, some features in red lacquer, and a moveable underjaw: Japan, 19th century
Mask from a processional dragon, in black lacquered wood, with traces of gilding, some features in red lacquer, and a moveable underjaw: Japan, 19th century
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