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No reserve
Auction Closed
February 9, 09:35 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
An Iron Somen [Full Face Mask], Japan, 18th - 19th century
the iron mask well forged with embossed wrinkles and eyebrows, the brow-plate attached, the nose-plate detachable, yak hair moustache
height with stand 15 in.
38 cm
Japanese and Korean Art, Christie's New York, 16 September 2003, Lot 361;
Where acquired by Aso O. Tavitian.
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