Calm Battle of Dan-no-ura

Name: Calm Battle of Dan-no-ura
Brand: Shuko Namakura

This mask by Shuko Nakamura depicts Emperor Antoku’s final moments as he dies during the battle of Dan-no-ura at the age of six. It features the mythological underwater palace of Ryugu-jo, inspired by Utagawa Yoshitora's prints. Dolphins and the Heike crab, linked to the Heike clan’s ghostly legend, symbolise an ominous sign.

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Pigments, Clay, Lacquer, Japanese paper (Washi), Mask