Samurai Mask
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: metal; lacquer; silk; leather
DimensionsOverall (includes neck sections; wi without neck sec.: 17.7): 28 x 17.7 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Peter Moogk
Object number2008.026.001.2
DescriptionHalf-face mask has a hinged nose section and three metal, toothed, neck guard sections interlaced with silk braid and attached below the chin with a section of silk brocade with leather edging. The face portion of the mask is metal with brown lacquer on the exterior and orange on the interior. The neck sections are metal with brown lacquer. Perforations at ears are for attachment of cords.Status
Not on view
