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A mempo [face mask] — Edo period, 17th century

A mempo [face mask]

Edo period, 17th century

A face mask (mempo) from the Edo period, a protective piece of samurai armor. This defensive equipment reflects the craftsmanship of 17th-century Japanese armorers.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour

May 3, 2023

Estimate: $3,500 – $4,000

Lot 30

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A mempo [face mask], Edo period, 17th century

A face mask (mempo) from the Edo period, a protective piece of samurai armor. This defensive equipment reflects the craftsmanship of 17th-century Japanese armorers.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Face Mask, Mempo, Edo Period, Samurai armor, Japanese metalwork, 17th Century