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391 - JAPAN – Edo period (1603–1868)
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,200
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Description
JAPAN – Edo period (1603–1868) A samurai half-mask, known as a ‘Mempo’, made of black-lacquered wrought iron (with slight damage). It features a prominent chin, a movable nose, a full moustache made of horsehair, pierced nostrils and a sweat hole beneath the chin. The interior is lacquered red (with some damage and restoration). Four-tiered throat guard in gold-lacquered iron and yellow silk. Dimensions: 20.5 x 18 x 16 cm.
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About the sale PRESTIGE - CLASSICAL CENTURIES - VAYRES CASTLE
Auction location
Auction time 10/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 09/30/2026 at 10:05 AM
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