Rare Japanese traditional hand carved wooden Noh mask - Bishamon毘沙門, finely carved with vivid expressions, made by 有田智夫. Bishamonten was widely worshipped as a war god who protects Buddhism. There are statues of Bishamonten with his mouth open and closed, but Kyogen masks of Bishamon always have his mouth closed. Since the Muromachi period, he has also been considered a god of treasure, and in the Noh play "Ebisu Bishamon," he is used in the role of Kurama Bishamonten, who fights with the barbarians of Nishinomiya for his only daughter. Dimensions: 23 x 18 x 10 cm Good condition: there are stains and wear off due to aging and using, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference. Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.