Wrought Iron Mempo Samurai Half Mask - Edo Period (1603 - 1868).

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Object description :

"Wrought Iron Mempo Samurai Half Mask - Edo Period (1603 - 1868)."

JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868) Samurai half-mask called "Mempo" in wrought iron decorated with lines. Pronounced chin, mobile nose, horsehair moustache (missing), pierced nostrils, sweat hole under the chin. Red lacquered interior (significant missing parts). Four-stage gorget in black lacquered iron and blue silk (significant missing parts). Dimensions: 22 x 19 x 11 cm. Sold with its base. Dimensions with the base: 38 x 19 x 17 cm.

Price: 3 200 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Some scratches and chips

Material: Wrought iron
Width: 19 cm.
Height: 22 cm.
Depth: 11 cm.

Reference: 1433484