Samurai Face Protector

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: iron; brass; lacquer; silk; fibres

DimensionsOverall (height includes neck guard): 22 x 17 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Trevor Absolon

Object number2009.038.003

DescriptionHalf face mask with russet iron exterior and red lacquer interior has a separate nose section with a fibre mustache, upper red lip and a wide mouth with brass teeth. There is a small tuft of fibre at centre of chin near lower lip. Neck guard has four sections, interlaced and attached to the mask at front with blue silk braid. There are five perforations at ears and one separate perforation with a single attachment cord. There are two L-shaped posts on cheeks. Nose piece is attached by two perforations and two small corresponding posts on the mask. There is a single circular perforation under the chin.

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