Face mask "somen"
Japan
sold
EUR 5,000
Size
H: 22,5 cm
H: 8.9 inch
Description
iron, blackened, covering the whole face, consisting of several parts, nose removable, red lacquer coating on the inside, small traces of corrosion;
showing a furious facial expression, thought to frighten and terrify the enemy. The mask should protect the face from cuts, but together with the helmet it restricted the visual field immensly.