separated at launch?

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[OT from cottage renovations]

as seen recently from the Alameda ferry: the bulging eyes, bulbous nose and red face immediately suggested a possible source of inspiration for this vessel's Japanese naval architect. 

(click through these thumbnails for higher resolution images)

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Tokyo Marine tanker Ginga Eagle riding at anchor in San Francisco Bay

Syakki Noh mask, available from Inoue Corp, Kyoto