Koomote / Hideta saku. Ko-omote noh mask, 2024
Scope and Contents
"Ko-omote is a delicate and elegant mask depicting the beauty of a young woman. The Ko-omote is perhaps the most iconographic representation of noh masks." -- artist's website (https://www.theatrenohgaku.org/kitazawa-mask viewed July 10, 2024). 1 mask : hinoki wood, powdered oyster shell and glue gesso coat, hand-mixed mineral based watercolor ; 8x22x14 cm with a fabric cover in a padded fabric bag in a 9x239x8 cm box + 1 black string (55 cm) + 1 drawing (26x36 cm)
Dates
- Creation: 2024
Creator
- From the Collection: Rice University (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu
