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Mempo (faceguard)
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Mempo (faceguard)

Culture
Date18th century
Mediumiron, lacquer, silk cord, hair
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Terms
Object number2014.697.1
DescriptionSee HAM#s 2031.1-13, and 2031.15.a &b for full armor.
ProvenancePurchased by the Museum from Yamanaka & Company (New York City) on 19 December 1933 as part of their armor YP Spl . No. 23. Paid $125.00 for the complete armor. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Higgins Photography
Japanese
late 18th–early 19th century
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Japanese
late 1700s–early 1800s
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Japanese
19th century
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Japanese
late 1700s–early 1800s
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Japanese
late 18th–early 19th century
Higgins Photography
Japanese
18th century
with Demon Mon (2014.694.11)
Japanese
Edo Period, early-mid 18th century
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Japanese
1800s
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Japanese
February 1716