Chinese Lion Dance Mask

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Chinese Lion Dance Mask

Alternate Title: 獅子頭

Japan, 19th century
Costumes; Accessories
Gold lacquer
1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (2.9 x 2.9 x 2.9 cm)
Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection (AC1998.221.3)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Bushell, Raymond.  Netsuke Familiar and Unfamiliar:  New Principles for Collecting.  New York:  Weatherhill, 1975.
  • Bushell, Raymond. Netsuke: Japanese Sculpture in Miniature from the Collection of Raymond and Frances Bushell, Part III. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1986.