Kashira with Yamabushi Tengu Mask

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description This mask is that of a "tengu" dressed as a yamabushi mountain monk. "Tengu" are mischievous creatures who live in the forest and mountains, and are well known as warriors.

Provenance William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Inscriptions none

Credit Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters

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Creator

Japanese (Artist)

Period

19th century (?) (Edo-Meiji)

Medium

copper, gold, silver
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.1140

Measurements

L: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View