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Face mask: HEN.O.468.1933

Object information

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Half mask of russet iron with integral nose defence, cord lugs at either side of the chin, and flanges running up either cheek. Embossed on the chin are three mushrooms. A single drain hole under the chin. At the rear rather flat ears pierced with a rosette of holes.. The inside is lacquered red, much of the lacquer damaged. The flange at the base is pierced with sets of two holes for sugake lacing.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 175 mm
Height: 150 mm
Weight: 410 g
Width: 193 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

19th Century
1800 CE - 1899 CE

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.O.468.1933
Primary reference Number: 162424
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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