Facial protection called MEMPO Japan
Edo period (1603-1868) Iron, lacquer, silk, horsehair H.: 23; W.: 15.5 cm
(Cracks)
Mempo of the me no shita men type, with horsehair moustache, upper and lower lips lacquered red and teeth with remnants of gilding.
Mengu composed of two or four gold lacquered strips.
Red lacquered interior.
Ref.: 7575
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