Half Mask (Menpō)
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Half Mask (Menpō)

TitleHalf Mask (Menpō)
Dateca. 1615–1868 16th century
MediumIron, lacquer, leather
ClassificationArmor Parts-Masks
OriginJapanese Japanese
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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