A Japanese mempo [face mask], Edo period, 18th - 19th century

A Japanese mempo [face mask]

Edo period, 18^th - 19^th century

the russet iron ressei-mempo [face mask with fierce expression] forged with deep wrinkles, flared nostrils and open mouth, detachable nose plate, horse bristle moustache, red lacquer interior, four-tiered black lacquer yodaregake [throat protector] with spaced lacing in alternating blue and white braid

25.5 by 18 by 10cm.