Samurai Horse mask Bamen, Edo

An iron lacquered Samurai Horse mask or Bamen Chamfron,
modelled in the form of a dragon’s head, decorated overall in black and red lacquer, the underside with gold leaf, the teeth silver lacquer.
End Edo period
L 54 x W 33 x H 38 cm.

Comparanda :
- Collection Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum, Dallas (Texas USA)
- Museo Stibbert - Firenze

Provenance :
Collection Giuseppe Piva