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1931

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Grinning demon Miniature Mask

This is a Miniature mask. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is wood, carved. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

  • Mask
  • wood.
  • Gift of Bernard Richter.
  • 1965-55-30

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 4.3 x 3.5 x 2.4 cm (1 11/16 x 1 3/8 x 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Grinning demon Miniature Mask; wood, carved; H x W x D: 4.3 x 3.5 x 2.4 cm (1 11/16 x 1 3/8 x 15/16 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-61-12

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