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Edo period 19th century

1615-1868

Happuri

A Happuri mask made of iron lacquered in black and red. The Happuri is an open faced armour guarding the forehead and cheeks. This style of mask goes back to some of the earliest known armour designs, but started to fade out of use by the Muromachi period.

The mask had a resurgence during the Edo period for a nostalgia of the past. Commonly made of iron and lacquer and also leather masks are known.

Size 190mm x 155mm