SAMURAI MASK, MENPO Japan, Edo Period, 19th century Black... Lot 2

SAMURAI MASK, MENPO Japan, Edo Period, 19th century Black lacquered wrought iron on the outside, red on the inside. Removable bulbous nose. Wrathful / ressei expression. Moustaches. Movable rings on the cheeks. Probable Myochin School. Gorgerin with three slats in kitsuke braided kebiki. Brass finiti vent with double corolla. Realistically figured ears. Sharp edge centering the chin. Golden teeth (a few minor lacquer chips). H: 28.5 cm - W: 17 cm - D: 17 cm A WROUGHT-IRON SAMURAI MASK, MENPO Japan, Edo period, 19th century