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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 half mask-like face guards of warriors –The mouth is open, screaming to show the teeth rows, jutting chin and signalizing determination. Traditional exterior black neck, interior red lacquering. Has Ase-Hagashi-No-Ana in chin. (perspiration dripping hole), two pegs in the form of bamboo stems are located on the sides of the chin. Their function is to help in the securing of the helmet tying cord. No nose piece, pin holders in place. Has bottom row of teeth, and metal 3 petal flower symbol on chin. Lacquer has chips & cracks. Believe 18th Century.