The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour
The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour
The Property of a European Collector
Lot Closed
May 10, 02:25 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
The Property of a European Collector
A mempo [face mask]
Edo period, 17th century
the sabiji-nuri [simulated russet iron] lacquered iron ressei mempo [face mask with fierce expression] forged with deep wrinkles, flared nostrils and open mouth, detachable nose plate, wild boar bristle moustache, gold lacquer teeth, red lacquer interior, five-tiered silver lacquer guruwa-style yodaregake [throat protector] with kebiki odoshi [close-spaced lacing] in dark blue braid, the illustrated fitted black metal stand is sold with this lot
17.7 cm., 7 in. wide