The Noh and Kyōgen Masks of Kasuga Shrine in Seki
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Noh Mask: Jō (Waraijō), Muromachi period, 15th century (Kasuga Shrine, Gifu, Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
July 20, 2021 (Tue) - September 26, 2021 (Sun)Seki in Gifu Prefecture was a thriving hub of swordsmiths from ancient times. Seki’s Kasuga Shrine served as the tutelary shrine for these artisans. This display features Noh masks, Kyōgen masks and other masks passed down through the shrine’s long history.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Noh Mask: "Jō" ("Waraijō") | Muromachi period, 15th century | Kasuga Shrine, Gifu | |||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Noh Mask: "Otoko" ("Wakaotoko") | Muromachi period, 15th century | Kasuga Shrine, Gifu | On exhibit from September 7, 2021 | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Noh Mask: "Ryō-no-otoko" ("Ayakashi") | By Kitashin Jirō | Muromachi period, 15th–16th century | Kasuga Shrine, Gifu | On exhibit from September 7, 2021 | |
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Noh Mask: "Ryō-no-otoko" | By Deme Mitsuteru | Muromachi period, 16th century | Kasuga Shrine, Gifu | On exhibit from September 7, 2021 | |
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Kyōgen Mask: "Oto" | Muromachi period, 15th–16th century | Kasuga Shrine, Gifu |