This is a russet lacquered iron retsusei menpo (face mask) dating from the Mid Edo period. It features a large, aggressive mouth, giving it a strong presence. The piece comes with a NKBKHK Tokubetsu certificate.
NihontoWatch
Single component
Unsigned
Edo
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If the item fails to meet the description, it may be eligible for a return (at the seller's discretion). Item(s) must be shipped back only via FedEx or UPS within 48 hours of receipt, in original undamaged state. Costs are the purchaser's responsibility.
$2,850
This is a russet lacquered iron retsusei menpo (face mask) dating from the Mid Edo period. It features a large, aggressive mouth, giving it a strong presence. The piece comes with a NKBKHK Tokubetsu certificate.
NihontoWatchSingle component
Unsigned
Edo
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If the item fails to meet the description, it may be eligible for a return (at the seller's discretion). Item(s) must be shipped back only via FedEx or UPS within 48 hours of receipt, in original undamaged state. Costs are the purchaser's responsibility.
$2,850