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Maker(s):Nomura Ran
Culture:Japanese (late 1920's- )
Title:Noh Mask representing 'Shishiguchi'
Date Made:mid 20th century; Shōwa era
Type:Adornment
Materials:carved wood, lacquer, whitewash, pigments
Measurements:Overall: 8 in x 6 1/2 in x 4 in; 20.3 cm x 16.5 cm x 10.2 cm
Accession Number:  AC 2009.40
Credit Line:Bequest of Howard Hamilton
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Label Text:
Shishiguchi means "liom's mouth." The mask renders the face of the mythical Chinese barking lion-dog, who is the protector of the natural laws and the imperial guardian. It is used in the portrayal of the lion spirit in the Noh play Shakkyo (Stone Bridge). The play became famous for its gorgeous lion dance, executed during an encounter between a Japanese monk and a shishi (lion) on a stone bridge in China.

BJ, 2013

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