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Noh mask Jido

Unknown18th century, Edo period

Tachibana Museum

Tachibana Museum
Fukuoka-ken, Japan

Jido is a young boy sprite who possesses eternal youth and immortality. His mysterious smile is something different from other children’s.
This mask is used for the Mae-shite (a leading role in the first half of a Noh play) in “Oeyama” or the Nochi-shite (a leading role in the latter half of Noh play) in “Tenko”.

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  • Title: Noh mask Jido
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 18th century, Edo period
  • Physical Dimensions: L: 20.0cm, W: 13.5cm, Thic: 7.5cm, Wt: 130g
  • Type: Sculpture
Tachibana Museum

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