Half Wrought Iron Mempo Samurai Mask, Taka Workshop - Late Edo Period (1603 - 1868).

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Object description :

"Half Wrought Iron Mempo Samurai Mask, Taka Workshop - Late Edo Period (1603 - 1868)."

JAPAN - End of the Edo Period (1603 - 1868) Samurai half-mask called "Mempo" in wrought and lacquered iron, KAGA workshop. Pronounced chin, mane moustache, mobile nose, pierced nostrils and visible teeth. Signed NOUBOTAKA under the chin. Four-stage gorget in black lacquered iron, the last plate lacquered in relief imitating wood and partially gilded (slight losses), white silk. Red interior lacquer (slight losses and accidents). Dimensions: 21 x 16.5 x 19 cm. Sold with its base. Dimensions with the base: 43 x 16.5 x 19 cm.

Price: 4 200 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Wrought iron
Width: 16,5 cm
Height: 21 cm
Depth: 19 cm

Reference: 1402114