Bosatsu mask
Date: 18th/19th century
Medium: Wood
Classification: Costume
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Pickens
Object number: 2004.4.4
DescriptionBuddha or Bodhisattva’s face with half closed eyes, distended earlobes, urna on forehead, edge of hairstyle visible on forehead beneath a crown. A square-ish face with slight smile and slightly protruding chin. An overall dark brown and black shade with coppery tints on highlights - cheekbones, eyelids, chin, etc. Interior lined with a netting. Has a rectangular rice-paper label on P.R. side. Cord for hanging.