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Japanese Samuria Mempo

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Japanese Samuria Mempo
Metal, lacquer. Japan. Mempo is a general term for these mask-like face guards of warriors –The mouth is open, screaming to show the teeth rows, jutting chin and signalizing determination. The neck protection (Suga)composed of three gold lacqured plates (Lames) and the parts are also interconnected and movable. Suspended by closely spaced blue laces. Realistic rendition of the ears. Exterior black, interior red lacquering. Believe EDO period to 19th century. Has Ase-Hagashi-No-Ana in chin (perspiration dripping hole), small size.