Mempo (faceguard)
Culture
Japanese
Date18th century
Mediumiron, leather, silk copper and lacquer
Dimensions25 × 22.5 × 13 cm (9 13/16 × 8 7/8 × 5 1/8 in.), 14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.696.14
DescriptionLaquered iron mempo with detachable nose-guard and 5-lame yodare-kake.ProvenanceFrom the collection of the late Sir Trevor Lawrence. Purchased from Messrs. Christie', Manson & Woods, 8 King Street, St. James Square, November 6 1926. Purchased May 4, 1930 by John W. Higgins From Liberty & Co., Regent Street, London, England. Given to the Armory. Bought at L 52-10-0= $262.50 Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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