Japanese Masks
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Bugaku Mask "Korobase" type, Heian period, dated 1042 (Lent by Tamukeyama Hachimangu, Nara, Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
December 6, 2011 (Tue) - February 5, 2012 (Sun)Current exhibit includes:
Clay Mask, From Kami Hata, Hata, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 BC (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)
Bugaku Mask "Korobase" type, Heian period, dated 1042 (Lent by Tamukeyama Hachimangu, Nara, Important Cultural Property)
Gyodo mask "Gobujogoten" type, Formerly preserved at Amano-sha, Mount Koya, Kamakura Period, 13th - 14th century
Tsuina Mask "Oni" type, Kamakura period, 14th century (Lent by Jikomyoin, Yamagata)
Noh Mask "Manbi" type, Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period, 16th - 17th century
Kyogen mask "Kitsune" （fox） type, Edo period, 17th - 18th century (Private collection)