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| Keywords: Japanese - Tsuba with Three Noh Masks - Walters 51277 - Back.jpg This tsuba depicts three masks and a fan used in traditional Japanese performing arts The mask in the upper portion of the tsuba is the hannya mask used by noh actors portraying vengeful women A fan is shown near this mask The lower mask is a buaku mask which was used in comic kyogen plays for demons or minor deities who are not as intimidating or powerful as they may seem On the reverse is an usobuki mask This mask is also used in kyogen plays for both human and spirit characters date copper gold and silver cm 7 6 accession number 51 277 5916 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 | ||||
