Japanese Ritual and Theatrical Masks
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Gyodo Mask "Yashaten", Formerly owned by Koyasan Amano-sha, Kamakura period, 13th - 14th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
May 9, 2006 (Tue) - June 18, 2006 (Sun)This display consists mainly of a group of gyodo and bugaku masks from Amano-sha shrine on Mt. Koya, which are some of the many ancient masks in the Tokyo National Museum's collection.