Iron mask and throat protector

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This nose piece is an unusual attachment to the iron mask a samurai wore to protect his face and make him look fierce.

The lacquered iron nose piece is attached to the mask by two long pins. The long moustaches are made of yak or horse hair.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-299-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1905.184 A
• Date: 19th century
  Early 19th century
  
• Material: Suit of armour / facemask
  
• Dimensions: 66.00" H (whole suit)
  
• What: Suit of armour / facemask
  
• Subject: Weapons / armour
  
• Who:
• Where: Japan
  
• Event:
• Description: Face-mask from a suit of armour, of black lacquered metal and papier-mache: Japan, early 19th century
  
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