Half Mask (Ho-ate) with Neck Guard

Myōchin Munetomo

Japanese, Edo period, active early 18th century

Datedated January 1730

MediumIron, lacquer, textile (silk)

DimensionsH. 9 13/16 in. (24.9 cm); W. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm); D. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 9 oz. (708 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationArmor Parts-Masks

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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