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| Keywords: Japanese - Tsuba with Masks of Noh Characters - Shojo, Okame and Oni - Walters 51178.jpg This tsuba shows three masks used in Noh theater performances At the lower right is a demon mask Demon characters can be humorous as well as vicious At the lower left is an okame mask Okame is the goddess of mirth At the upper left is the shôjô mask Shôjô are mythical creatures who enjoy drinking wine or sake They are often shown in an intoxicated state dancing with a fan or drinking sake from a ladle These two objects are shown on the back of the tsuba date iron gilt copper gold silver shakudo cm 7 3 7 05 0 74 accession number 51 178 29717 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters none place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Tsuba in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
