Mask
1650-1800 (made)
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This half-mask is from a suit of armour and is made of russet wrought iron. It has a removable nose-piece and there is cutwork appliqué on the upper edge and the remains of a moustache and of red lacquer within.
Object details
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| Brief description | Half mask, russet iron with red lacquer applied to interior, Japan, 1650-1800. |
| Physical description | Russet iron half mask with red lacquer applied to interior. |
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| Object history | From Sir Ratan Tata Collection |
| Summary | This half-mask is from a suit of armour and is made of russet wrought iron. It has a removable nose-piece and there is cutwork appliqué on the upper edge and the remains of a moustache and of red lacquer within. |
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| Accession number | M.284-1920 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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