Ise Jingu Gagaku Ranryo-o Framed Mask This mask is a souvenir sold at the Ise Jingu Shrine shop, and it is a bugaku mask called the "Ranryo-o (Ranryo-o) mask." It is said to be the root of the lion dance. Ranryo-o was a hero in ancient China, a military strategist, and a famous soldier, but he was envied for his talent and poisoned to death in 573 AD. Ranryo-o was so beautiful that he wore a fearsome mask on the battlefield to frighten the enemy and went into battle while playing the "Ranryo-o Nyujin-kyoku," which he composed himself. The enemy fled just by listening to the music. That is said to be this mask. During the Tang Dynasty, the bugaku "Ranryo-o Nyujin-kyoku" was brought to Japan by envoys to the Tang Dynasty and has been passed down. It is still preserved and performed as a nationally designated important cultural property at Ise Jingu Shrine, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Atsuta Jingu Shrine, and others. It is said to be the origin of the Japanese lion dance. After many years of research, Mr. Ma Zhongli, a researcher from Handan City, China, determined that the tomb of Ranryo-o was Tomb No. 44 in Liuzhuang Village, Ci County, Handan District, Hebei Province, China. The chief priest of our temple translated Mr. Ma's paper and introduced it to Japan at a research meeting he hosted. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about long-term storage. 26 x 20 cm Three-dimensional framed decoration Type of wall decoration: Other