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) Half-mask of samurai called "Mempo" in wrought iron decorated with lines reproducing wrinkles. Pronounced chin, movable nose, holes for a horsehair moustache (missing), visible and silvered teeth, pierced nostrils, sweat hole under the chin (slight oxidation). Black lacquered interior (significant losses). Dimensions: 14 x 17 x 10 cm. Dimensions with the base: 33.5 x 17 x 19 cm.

Price: 2 800 €

Period: 17th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Some scratches and chips

Material: Wrought iron
Width: 17 cm.
Height: 33,5 cm.
Depth: 19 cm.

Reference: 1451643