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A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask, edo period
A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask, edo period - Asian Works of Art Style A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask, edo period - A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask, edo period -
Ref : 107937
3 800 €
Period :
19th century
Provenance :
Japan
Medium :
Leather
Dimensions :
l. 9.06 inch X H. 11.02 inch
Asian Works of Art  - A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask, edo period 19th century - A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask, edo period
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A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask, edo period

Samurai menpo mask with the ressei (fierce) expression, belonging to the me-no-shita "half-face" type, which stands out for its leather surface to simulate finely hammered iron.

Remarkable are the generously sized imposing nose and chin, which add a distinctive element to the face of the mask.

Origin: Japan

Period: Edo 18th century

Dimensions: 28 x 23 cm.

State of conservation: Very good

Mastromauro Japanese Art

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