The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour

The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour

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A fine somen [full face mask] Signed Myochin Munesada Edo period, 19th century

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November 2, 02:30 PM GMT

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10,000 - 15,000 GBP

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A fine somen [full face mask] 

Signed Myochin Munesada Edo period, 19th century 


the russet iron mask well forged with furrowed brow, stylised eyebrows and deep hammered pouched cheeks, the mouth slightly open, rings to the cheek and otayori no kugi [pegs under the chin to stop the chin cord sliding forward], gold lacquer interior 

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