The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour

The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour

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The Property of a European Collector

A mempo [face mask] | Edo period, 18th century

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Lot Closed

May 10, 01:26 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 5,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The Property of a European Collector

A mempo [face mask]

Edo period, 18th century


the russet iron ressei-mempo [face mask with fierce expression] forged with deep wrinkles, flared nostrils and open mouth, detachable nose plate, horse bristle moustache, red lacquer interior, four-tiered black lacquer yodaregake [throat protector] with close-spaced lacing in green braid


17 cm., 6½ in. wide