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Japanese Samurai Mempo

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Japanese Samurai 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 plates (Lames) is decorated with silk cords and the parts are thus also interconnected and movable. Suspended by closely spaced blue laces. Realistic rendition of the ears. The top plate has a Agemaki No Kan for bow. (Loop) Exterior black, interior red lacquering. Believe EDO period to 19th century. Has Ase-Hagashi-No-Ana in chin. (perspiration dripping holes),