{"product_id":"antique-kagura-mask-ashinatsuchi-no-mikoto-the-father-of-the-princess","title":"Antique Kagura Mask \"Ashinatsuchi-no-Mikoto\" The Father of the Princess","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eVery good condition overall. One corner was chipped and later repaired, resulting in a faint hairline crack visible only upon close inspection. The mask remains structurally sound and displays well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eThis antique Japanese kagura mask represents Ashinatsuchi-no-Mikoto (足名椎命), a deity from Japanese mythology and the father of Princess Kushinadahime. He appears in the well-known myth of Susanoo and the Yamata no Orochi, where he and his wife Tenatsuchi seek to save their daughter from the serpent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eKagura masks are used in traditional Shinto performances combining ritual, music, and dance to honor the kami (deities). Through these performances, the wearer embodies mythological figures, bringing sacred stories into a living, performative form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eHand-carved and hand-painted, this mask reflects traditional craftsmanship and expressive design. The preserved condition and clean surface make it a strong example for both display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1231\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA well-preserved antique piece with historical and cultural significance, suitable for collectors of kagura masks, Japanese mythology, and religious performance art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976553316611,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_3693.jpg?v=1776855733","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/antique-kagura-mask-ashinatsuchi-no-mikoto-the-father-of-the-princess","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}