Japanese Edo period (1603 – 1868) Somen Mask This rarely seen Somen, a type of Japanese (samurai) facial armor (mengu) that covers the entire face. An integral mask (somen): in black lacquered iron, in three parts, the nose assembled by studs, the lower part riveted, the wrinkles and eyebrows forming spirals, embossed in uchidashi, silver lacquered teeth, head protection in kusari mesh and fabric. Throat protector (yodarekake): in black lacquered iron and printed leather with two blue laced slats, Enquire now
