A stage prop. It is a thin stick carried by the character of a demon or ryūjin, a dragon god. About 60 cm long, it has a cross bar at the end and is wrapped in fabric such as brocade. The colour varies, but can include bright red, navy and yellow-green, according to the play and the role.
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