The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour
The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour
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The Property of a European Collector
Lot Closed
May 10, 01:25 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
The Property of a European Collector
A fine somen [full face mask]
Edo period, 17th century
the richly patinated russet iron mask well forged with deep wrinkles, furrowed brow and open mouth, the upper lip slightly protruding, otayori no kugi [pegs under the chin to stop the chin cord sliding forward], silver lacquer teeth, red lacquer interior
21 cm., 8¼ in. long
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