Description

The menpo features the gentle countenance of a deep vermillion red lacquer. It is composed of three parts; The removable nose armor with white horse hair mustache and its Nara style gilt teeth and open mouth, the cheeks and lower jaw with strap holder posts and its central vent hole for perspiration to escape out. The ears are pierced with both plum blossom design, and finally the four attached yodare with pale ocher silk. The reverse backing is lacquered in black and red. The menpo is mounted on steel plates.

Momoyama Period (1568 – 1603)

Dimensions: 18″ x 4″ x 9.5″ H (13.5″ H on stand)