Thank you for viewing! This is a miniature of the "Ranryo-o" mask used in the gagaku performance at Usa Jingu Shrine's "Chinyakusai" festival. It's designed as a wall decoration. The dance's origin is from China. The Northern Qi dynasty's Prince of Lanling, Gao Changgong, was said to have a beautiful voice and appearance, described as "both sound and appearance are beautiful." Fearing that his soldiers would be distracted by his beauty and their morale would suffer, and that the enemy would underestimate them, he always wore a fierce mask when going into battle. At the festival, in addition to the dance, various events are held, including the offering of the Heart Sutra by Shingon Buddhist monks (a remnant of the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism), dove fortune slips (motifs of the shrine's familiars), and local kagura performances. It is stamped with Usa Jingu Shrine's mark and can only be obtained by visiting the shrine. How about it for those who love shrines, history buffs, or those looking for wall decorations? ★Size★ Approximately 14 cm tall, 10 cm wide ※It has been stored at home for a long time. Please understand. ※Please refrain from purchasing if you are a perfectionist or seek perfection. ※Please see my profile for details. #Shinto #Gagaku #HachimanFaith #EmperorOjin #Shrine #JapaneseHistory #Spiritual