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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
Lot Closed
November 2, 02:30 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
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