Mask of an Elder
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Mask of an Elder

TitleMask of an Elder
Date1800s 19th century
Mediumwood with horsehair
ClassificationWood
OriginKorea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) Korea
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineMask of an Elder (노인탈 [老人面具]), 1800s. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Wood with horsehair; mask: 20.3 x 6.1 cm (8 x 2 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund, 1989.103
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Mask of an Elder” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1800s. It is executed in wood with horsehair and classified as wood. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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