- Kyoto Folklore Toy – Paper Masks of Kyogen from Mibu - Ay-O Published by Kyoto Hanga-in

Published by Kyoto Hanga-in

Presentation paper size: 7 and 3/4 inches wide by 4 and 3/4 inches tall (20 x 12 cm)

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the title “Haru Sugata” appears in the upper left margin

- Kyoto Folklore Toy – Paper Masks of Kyogen from Mibu - Ay-O Published by Kyoto Hanga-in"Kyoto Folklore Toy Paper Masks of Kyogen from Mibu" by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (19022000) is a charming small woodblock print, rich in vibrant color and traditional character. It depicts three papier mch masks representing Kyogen characters from Mibu, Kyoto. Mibu Kyogen is performed as part of Buddhist rituals at Mibu dera Temple (Kyoto Prefecture). It is a silent masked drama enacted to widely disseminate the teachings of Buddhism. Tokurikis signature,