Where Is Shoulder Piece for a Gigaku Costume in the Form

This Japanese work, dating to 1200s–early 1300s. Made from lacquered wood with color and gold, it measures Overall: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 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 1200s–early 1300s. It's made from lacquered wood with color and gold. Dimensions: Overall: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.).

It's made from lacquered wood with color and gold. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Shoulder Piece for a Gigaku Costume in the Form of a Dragon Head

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