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Koomote / Hideta saku. Ko-omote noh mask, 2024

 Item — item: WRC call # PN2924.5.N6 K5234 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

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

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586