Mask (Sōmen) in the Shape of a Grimacing Man

Myōchin Munesuke

Japanese, Edo period, 1688–1735

Dateearly 18th century

MediumIron, lacquer, gold

DimensionsH. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 6 13/16 in. (17.4 cm); D. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); Wt. 12.2 oz. (346 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationArmor Parts-Masks

Rogers Fund, 1906

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