Samurai Mempo Half Mask - Edo Period (1603–1868).
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603–1868).
Samurai half-mask, known as a “Mempo,” made of wrought iron with a matte black lacquer finish (slight damage).
Prominent chin, movable nose, large mustache and goatee made of brown horsehair, pierced nostrils, red-lacquered upper lip, visible upper and lower teeth, sweat hole under the chin.
The interior is lacquered red (the color red was meant to inspire courage and conceal blood).
“Yodare-kake” (neck guard) with four tiers, lacquered glossy black with blue silk braiding; the reverse side is lacquered glossy black.
Dimensions: 22 x 18 x 11 cm.
Sold with its base.
Dimensions with the base: 33.5 x 18 x 13.2 cm.
Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Wrought iron
Width: 18 cm.
Height: 22 cm.
Depth: 11 cm.
Reference (ID): 1806020
Availability: In stock
