Noh Mask Daigensui Myō'ō
Artifact ID1983.01132.01a-b
Object Type
Mask
Gifter
Sōsuke Uno
Date
20th Century
Medium
Paint, Wood, Fabric
Dimensions12 × 12 in. (30.5 × 30.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA Noh Daigensui Myō'ō Mask (.a). The mask is painted gold with two red strings. The mask is stored in a plain wood box (.b) with a removable lid and a red fabric base.Historical NoteGold noh mask symbolizing Daigensui Myō'ō, the ability to triumph over any obstacle. Noh is a form of Japanese theater that has been performed since the 14th century.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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Country/CultureJapanIn Collection(s)