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JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868).
Mempo" type "Ryubu" wrought iron samurai half-mask (slight traces of oxidation). Pronounced chin, mobile nose and pierced nostrils, sweat hole with vent under the chin.
Red lacquered interior (probably relacquered).
Three-stage iron gorgerin lacquered black on the outside, black and gold on the inside (slightly missing), blue, white and orange silk, suede leather and fabric embossed with stylized floral motifs.
Dimensions: 25 x 22.5 x 13 cm.
Sold with base.
Dimensions with base: 39.5 x 22.5 x 16.5 cm.
Ref: AZZPJDRPY5