This is an Tsuina mask 追儺鬼 made in Ueda Mitsuyo上田光代. It is an impressive, slightly larger size. It features a demon-like expression. The back is engraved as follows: 石手寺 Ishiteji Temple 伊予刀 Iyo Sword 上田光代氏之作 Made by Ueda Mitsuyo 昭和56年6月17日 June 17, 1981 Tsuina is a ritual to drive away evil spirits and plague gods on New Year's Eve, or a demon-driving ritual that has been held among the general public on Setsubun and other days since the early Heian period. Tsuina was originally a Chinese event that was imported into Japan and eventually became an annual event at the Imperial Court. This event is the origin of the modern-day Setsubun bean-throwing ritual. Height 28.0 cm Width 21.0 cm Depth 14.6 cm Weight 800 g Condition: The condition is generally good. However, since it is an old item, there are stains, scratches, dirt, scuffs, and dullness in various places. Please take a look at the many photos posted. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 102621111030