No Mask for the Role of Yase onna before 1652
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This Noh mask, titled “No Mask for the Role of Yase onna,” was created by the artist Yukan, who died in 1652, before that year. The mask, carved from wood and painted, represents a woman, likely a "Yase onna" (thin woman) character from Noh theater. It is 21.2 cm high, 14.3 cm wide, and 6.6 cm deep. This mask exemplifies the use of traditional materials and the theatrical tradition of Noh theater. The mask's expressive features, including the prominent eyes and slightly downturned mouth, are typical of Noh masks, and are designed to convey specific emotions and characters.
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This mask worn in Japanese No theatre belongs to the character Yase onna, ‘Emaciated Woman’. This is the spirit of a woman who suffered a tragic love affair during her life, and whose soul is tormented by the great loss of her lover. The mask’s subtle rendering of her expression in no way diminishes its intensity.
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