"Wrought Iron Mempo Samurai Half Mask - Edo Period (1603 - 1868)."
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). Samurai half-mask called "MEMPO" in wrought iron. Pronounced chin, mobile nose, horsehair moustache, pierced nostrils, sweat hole under the chin. Red lacquered interior (slight lacks). YODARE-KAKE (gorget) with four degrees in shiny black lacquered iron and blue, white and orange silk. Dimensions: 27 x 20 x 14.5 cm. Sold with its base. Dimensions with the base: 40 x 20 x 14.5 cm.