Where Is Gigaku Mask of Young Persian Boy (Taikōji)?

This Japanese work, dating to 710–94. Made from paulownia wood, lacquered and painted, it measures Overall: 28 x 21 x 18.5 cm (11 x 8 1/4 x 7 5/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Japanese Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 710–94. It's made from paulownia wood, lacquered and painted. Dimensions: Overall: 28 x 21 x 18.5 cm (11 x 8 1/4 x 7 5/16 in.).

It's made from paulownia wood, lacquered and painted. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

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