Mempo Samurai Half Mask - Edo Period (1603-1868).
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868).
Wrought iron "Mempo" samurai half-mask, brown lacquered (slightly missing).
Pronounced chin, mobile nose, large brown horsehair moustache, pierced nostrils, red lacquered upper lip, visible upper and lower teeth, sweat hole under chin.
Red lacquered interior (slightly missing - the red color was meant to inspire courage and hide blood).
"Yodare-kake" (Gorgerin) with four steps in shiny black lacquered wrought iron and light blue silk braiding, the reverse brown lacquered.
Dimensions : 21 x 18 x 12.5 cm.
Sold with its base.
Dimensions with base: 37 x 18 x 16.5 cm.
Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Wrought iron
Width: 18 cm.
Height: 21 cm.
Depth: 12,5 cm.
Reference (ID): 1734556
Availability: In stock
