The Shishi-guchi mask is used for the lion spirit in Scene II of Shakkyo from the play that all Kabuki lion dances are derived. Click the image for more enlarge! We are showing traditional Japanese Noh Masks (Noumen), Devil (Oni) Masks, Kyogen Masks.

This venerable mask represents the shishi, divine lion messenger of the bodhisattva Manjusri in the noh play Shakkyō (Stone Bridge). The play centers around a shishi that gambols among peony flowers, and the priest Jakushō.

In the Noh drama “Shakkyo”, Shishi or a lion-like holy animal rejoices over the everlasting peace, dancing dynamically amidst peonies in full bloom. The Shishi-guchi mask is used exclusively...

The Shishi-guchi mask is used for the lion spirit in Scene II of Shakkyo from the play that all Kabuki lion dances are derived.

文殊菩薩 (もんじゅぼさつ)のお遣 (つか)いの獅子が、咲き乱れる牡丹の中で豪快に舞い踊り、千秋万歳を言祝 (ことほ)ぐ『石橋 (しゃっきょう)』。 獅子口はその専用面である。 咆吼 (ほうこう)をとどろかせて百獣を畏 (おそ)れさせる獅子を思わせる威容である。 【ID Number1999B00049】参考文献:『能面の世界』 美術館を探索し、Art Transfer、Pocket...

The Shishi-guchi (獅子口) mask, translating to "lion's mouth," is a prominent feature in Noh theatre, representing the mythical lion-dog spirit known as Shishi (獅子). This mask is notably used in the Noh play "Shakkyo (石橋)", or "The Stone Bridge," where the lion spirit dances amidst peony flowers, symbolizing joy and spiritual ...

There are 22 types of Noh Mask series. Shishi-guchi represents an imaginary sacred beast and mount of Monjusri. Shishi-guchi is used only in “Shakkyo”. Creator : Keiko Udaka Kyoto, Japan. Noh mask creator. Learned Noh mask making under the guidance of Kongo-ryu Noh performer and Noh mask creator, Michishige Udaka. Photo : Hiroko Nishihara

The Shishi-guchi (獅子口) mask, translating to "lion's mouth," is a prominent feature in Noh theatre, representing the mythical lion-dog spirit known as Shishi (獅子). This mask is notably used in the Noh play "Shakkyo (石橋)", or "The Stone Bridge," where the lion spirit dances amidst peony flowers, symbolizing joy and spiritual ...

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The Shishi-guchi (獅子口) mask, translating to "lion's mouth," is a prominent feature in Noh theatre, representing the mythical lion-dog spirit known as Shishi (獅子). This mask is notably used in the Noh play "Shakkyo (石橋)", or "The Stone Bridge," where the lion spirit dances amidst peony flowers, symbolizing joy and spiritual ...