National Treasures & Important Cultural Properties
of National Institutes for Cultural Heritage, Japan

This mask, which has a pretty baby face, is the smallest of all the Gigaku masks stored in the Gallery of Hôryû-ji Temple. Compared to the masks of N-217 and 218, there is a considerable difference in expression, which indicates the difference of the times. It is significantly discolored and only small parts in Montpellier green remain.