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 black lacquered wrought iron (slight losses). Pronounced chin, mobile nose, well-stocked horsehair moustache, pierced nostrils, sweat hole under the chin. Red lacquered interior (losses and restorations). Four-stage gorget in gold lacquered iron and yellow silk. Dimensions: 20.5 x 18 x 16 cm. Sold with its base. Dimensions with the base: 33 x 18 x 11.5 cm.

Price: 1 800 €

Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Wrought iron
Width: 18 cm.
Height: 20,5 cm.
Depth: 16 cm.

Reference: 1458663