This unusual me-no-shita type (half face, literally “under the eyes”) samurai mask features a fine hammered surface that is embossed to create lengthy, deep, and sharp wrinkles across the entire face. The nose is rather large, and the chin has a very rare natural split indicating samurai had this as well as is indication menpo made by Myōchin armorers.

Age: Edo period 18th Century

Dimensions: 7" wide 9" long