A RYUBU (NOBLE MILITARY) MENPO
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Forged in iron with a detachable nose piece and flanges on the cheeks, the jutting chin above a two-lame yodarekake lacquered black and laced in blue, orange and white and attached to the mask with stenciled leather
6 1/8in (15.6cm) high, excluding throat defense
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Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Forged in iron with a detachable nose piece and flanges on the cheeks, the jutting chin above a two-lame yodarekake lacquered black and laced in blue, orange and white and attached to the mask with stenciled leather
6 1/8in (15.6cm) high, excluding throat defense