Netsuke: Mask of Ranryo
Date: late 19th century
Dimensions:
H: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Medium: boxwood
Place of Origin: Japan
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of H. A. Fee
Object number: 1948.183
DescriptionMask of Ranryo, a mythical Chinese prince in ancient Bugaku court and temple dances, who was assured of winning battles if he wore this ferocious mask.
On view