Maker: Unknown
Half mask of russet iron with detachable nose defence, applied cherry blossom at either side of the chin, and spiral flowers at either cheek. A rosette of holes under the chin, and two cord lugs. At the rear rather flat ears. The inside is lacquered red. Attached is a throat defence of four solid plain plates lacquered black, sugake laced in blue, with a line of woodpecker braid and red cross knots at the base.
History note: No provenance
Height: 245 mm
Weight: 376 g
Width: 180 mm
1800 - 1899
Accession number: TEMP-AA-ARMOURWITHOUTNUMBERS-5
Primary reference Number: 162531
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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