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JAPAN - Early Edo Period (1603-1868)
Samurai half-mask known as "Mempo" in wrought iron decorated with lines reproducing wrinkles. Pronounced chin, movable nose, holes for a horsehair mustache (missing), visible silver-plated teeth, pierced nostrils, sweat hole under the chin (slight oxidation).
Black lacquered interior (significant losses).
Dimensions: 14 x 17 x 10 cm.
Dimensions with base: 33.5 x 17 x 19 cm.
Ref: I009R04KR6