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Chūjō Noh Mask

18th century
Not on view
The Chūjō mask portrays Heian-period poet and nobleman Ariwara no Narihira (Zai Go-chūjō, 825–880). The expression represents that of an elegant, graceful aristocrat; however, the furrow on his forehead expresses grief. The mask could be worn for the role of a handsome young nobleman or that of an aristocratic warrior of the Heike clan who dies on the battlefield.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 能面　中将
  • Title: Chūjō Noh Mask
  • Artist: Genkyu Michinaga (Japanese, active second half of the 17th century)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Cypress wood with white, black, and red pigments
  • Dimensions: W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); L. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
  • Classification: Masks
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1993
  • Object Number: 1993.341.2
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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