Mask dated 1745 Inscribed by My?chin Muneakira Japanese Muneakira's masterpiece, this mask by Muneakira was already famous when it was first published in 1763. It represents Jikokuten, guardian of the East, one of the Four Kings of Heaven. The mask is also one of the few to retain its original silk head covering sewn to the upper edges. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #4420. Mask Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Ma


Mask dated 1745 Inscribed by My?chin Muneakira Japanese Muneakira's masterpiece, this mask by Muneakira was already famous when it was first published in 1763. It represents Jikokuten, guardian of the East, one of the Four Kings of Heaven. The mask is also one of the few to retain its original silk head covering sewn to the upper edges. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #4420. Mask Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Mask. Japanese. dated 1745. Iron, lacquer, textile (silk). Armor Parts-Masks


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License: Licensed
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