Bugaku Mask of Nasori, Lacquered Wood, Japan, 16thAn unsigned wooden mask of Nasori, who represents a blue/green dragon used in the performance of the court dance of the same name, exhibiting large and bulging, movable eyes, protruding fangs, a detached jaw, and bushy eyebrows made of animal hair. Probably 16th century or earlier. From the collection of Dr. Charles Smith, University of Washington. 17 x 8 inches