Me no shita bō face mask made by the famous Iwai armorer group , circa 1600. Iron sabiji mask with characteristic yasuri surface groove lines and a silver inlay moustache with a beard, in an older version without a removable nose piece and with silver teeth. The inside part of mask is painted with red urushi lacquer in the usual way. The five-piece tare made of black urushi overpainted steel is laced together from fluted scales with mimi ito on the last of them. This is a very high-quality type of early Iwai work, which some collectors consider to be the most beautiful type of face mask ever.
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We are not just merchants. We are also guardians of cultural heritage.
Paid parking in the BCS building. Free parking available by arrangement. The history of Samurai Art began back in 1995. At its inception was an unwavering passion for the fascinating aesthetics and artisanal perfection of ancient Japan. This enthusiasm remains with us and motivates us to strive for the highest professional standards in our presentation of the material culture of the ancient samurai. Every sword or piece of armor in our collection is a unique, exceptional item with its own history. We collaborate with leading Japanese dealers and experts from prestigious Japanese organizations such as NBTHK and NTHK. We guarantee the authenticity and declared quality of all our gallery exhibits.
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