{"product_id":"yoroboshi-mask","title":"Yoroboshi Mask","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTraditional Japanese Yoroboshi Mask\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e-----Description-----\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yoroboshi mask (弱法師・よろぼし) is a Noh mask depicting a blind young boy beggar used exclusively in the Noh play “Yoroboshi.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"role-and-story\"\u003eRole and story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIt represents Shuntoku-maru, a boy driven from his home by false accusations who later goes blind from grief and lives as a beggar near Tennōji \/ Shitennōji Temple in Osaka.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\" data-pplx-citation-spacing=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/nippon-kichi.jp\/article_list.do;jsessionid=9E039294A6F5E942642CC9F2F37E16F7?p=2463\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe play centers on his inner sorrow, poetic sensitivity (such as enjoying plum blossoms through their scent), and eventual reunion and reconciliation with his repentant father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"symbolic-and-performative-aspects\"\u003eSymbolic and Performative Aspects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe mask is used only for the play “Yoroboshi,” unlike more general-purpose Noh masks.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\" data-pplx-citation-spacing=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/colbase.nich.go.jp\/collection_items\/tnm\/C-1482?locale=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAlthough the eyes are “closed,” the narrow openings actually give the actor good visibility while emphasizing the character’s blindness.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"JAANUS \/ yoroboshi 弱法師\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\" data-pplx-citation-spacing=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.aisf.or.jp\/~jaanus\/deta\/y\/yoroboshi.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aisf.or.jp\/~jaanus\/deta\/y\/yoroboshi.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEmotionally, it embodies layered grief, spiritual insight, and faith in Kannon’s mercy, allowing the actor to evoke both madness-like anguish and serene realization through subtle tilts and lighting.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\" data-pplx-citation-spacing=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/nippon-kichi.jp\/article_list.do;jsessionid=9E039294A6F5E942642CC9F2F37E16F7?p=2463\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e-----Material-----\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Please see the pictures for sizing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Please note that all the masks listed are old and have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ebeen used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e by Japanese people. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e gives the items various weathering and imperfections. You can see the quality of the items in the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYou will receive the item in the photo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e ***PLEASE NOTE: When ordering, please include a contact telephone number for the courier shipping documents. We must ship with a telephone number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAll items shipped via Japan Post or Yamato Courier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e include a tracking number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eImport duties, taxes, and charges \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eare not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e in the item price or shipping cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThese charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine these additional costs before bidding or buying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eReturns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Returns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eare only accepted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e on items that Japan Post or Yamato Courier has damaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSHOP More Japanese Masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCheck out our other collections of traditional Japanese masks: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/oni-mask\" title=\"Oni Mask\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/tengu-mask\" title=\"Tengu Mask\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca title=\"Oni Mask\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/oni-mask\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOni Masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tengu Mask\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/tengu-mask\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTengu Masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tengu Mask\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/hannya-mask\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHannya Masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Wabisabi Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48285698687226,"sku":"867","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/2833\/7658\/files\/IMG_0410.heic?v=1770263274","url":"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/en-gb\/products\/yoroboshi-mask","provider":"Wabisabi Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}