● Ujiharun Nagasawa Ujiharun Nagasawa was the only holder of the Intangible Cultural Property Preservation Technique in Japan among Noh mask makers. There are many types of Noh masks, and Ujiharun specialized in the female mask, which is said to be the most difficult to make. Nagasawa Ujiharun's Noh masks are highly popular. Proper Noh masks are made with an asymmetrical face. The left side of the face is yin (dark face), and the right side is yang (bright face). Because of the fundamentally unmoving, doll-like solid posture, a slightly sad gesture emphasizes the "yin face" and the sadness, and raising the mask with a slightly cheerful feeling makes the "yang face" emit bright light. This unconscious amplitude of yin and yang on the left and right sides is thought to make people feel a certain mystery or eeriness. It's fascinating to have both extremes in a seemingly balanced whole. It's a testament to Nagasawa Ujiharun's work that it maintains the overall balance despite such a difference between the left and right sides. Size: 21cm (height) x 13.2cm (width) Due to amateur photography, the colors may appear different depending on the lighting, but it has been stored in a dark place without being used at all after purchase, so it is a beautiful item without any noticeable scratches or stains, in my amateur opinion. There is some wear on the string holes, but this is believed to be proof that it was used and is authentic. I am an amateur seller, so I do not know detailed information. I have included multiple photos, so please examine them before purchasing and make sure you are satisfied. As this is an item that has aged over time, please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such things, and please purchase only if you understand this.