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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 brown lacquer finish (slight wear).
Prominent chin, movable nose, large black horsehair mustache, pierced nostrils, red-lacquered lips, visible gilded upper and lower teeth, and a sweat hole under the chin. The cheekbones and corners of the mouth are accentuated by deep wrinkles. Attachment tabs on the cheeks and chin for the kabuto cord.
The interior is lacquered red (the color red was meant to inspire courage and conceal blood).
“Yodare-kake ” (neck guard) with four tiers, made of glossy black-lacquered iron and blue silk braiding; the reverse side is glossy black lacquer.
Dimensions: 20.5 x 18 x 11.5 cm.
Sold with its base.
Dimensions with base: 38.5 x 18 x 16 cm.
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