FACIAL PROTECTION called Menpō - Japan - Edo period (1603-1868)

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FACIAL PROTECTION called Menpō - Japan - Edo period (1603-1868)

Name: FACIAL PROTECTION called Menpō - Japan - Edo period (1603-1868)
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: PVJH8U5D5Y
Price: 1280 EUR
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1.280 €

Period 19th century

Style Asian Arts

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FACIAL PROTECTION called Menpō
Japan, Edo Period (1603-1868)
Iron, pigment, and case
H. 18; W. 19 cm

A two-part iron mepō or menpō of the me no shita men type, covering the chin, the nose, and the cheekbones along the lower contour of the eyes. The second, removable part protects the nose and the red-pigmented upper lip topped with a light-colored horsehair mustache.
The chin section is equipped with an ase nagashi no ana (a circular hole) that allowed ventilation and the evacuation of liquids such as sweat. The inside of the half-mask is covered with red pigments to prevent irritation of the samurai's skin.
It also features a four-ply gorget braided with blue cloth.

Mempo were an integral part of Japanese samurai armor.

Ref.: 5502

Ref: PVJH8U5D5Y

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