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A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask
Located in Milano, IT
Samurai menpo mask with the ressei (fierce) expression, belonging to the me-no-shita "half-face
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Leather

A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask
A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask

A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask

H 11.03 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask
Located in Milano, IT
Un elmo da samurai di tipo Kabuto Momonari, così denominato per la sua caratteristica forma che
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask
A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask

A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask

H 23.23 in W 14.97 in D 14.18 in

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Samurai Mask with a Fierce Expression Ressei Menpo
Located in Milano, IT
Samurai mask with a fierce expression Ressei Menpo DATE Edo period (1615 - 1867), 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Samurai Mask with a Fierce Expression Ressei Menpo
Samurai Mask with a Fierce Expression Ressei Menpo

Samurai Mask with a Fierce Expression Ressei Menpo

H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Industrial design of the twentieth century "BERLIER"
By Berlier
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence
close to African shields or still to samurai's mask. Panels can be lit(enlightened) by the back what
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Vintage 1930s Decorative Art

Industrial design of the twentieth century "BERLIER"
Industrial design of the twentieth century "BERLIER"

Industrial design of the twentieth century "BERLIER"

H 96 in W 87 in
Japanese Meiji Period Samurai Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period samurai half-face mask with mustache, made in circa 1900 in Japan. In good
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Samurai Mask
Japanese Meiji Period Samurai Mask

Japanese Meiji Period Samurai Mask

H 10 in W 6 in D 6 in
Japanese Antique Cast "Double Crab" with Baby 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
of their shells resemble Samurai masks. Dimensions: Big crab 7.25 inches long and 3.5 inches wide
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antique Cast "Double Crab" with Baby 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto
Japanese Antique Cast "Double Crab" with Baby 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

Japanese Antique Cast "Double Crab" with Baby 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

H 3.75 in W 7.25 in D 3.5 in
A Japanese samurai menpo mask
Located in Milano, IT
Samurai menpo mask with the 'fierce' ressei expression, with the iron and red lacquer surface which
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Iron

A Japanese samurai menpo mask
A Japanese samurai menpo mask

A Japanese samurai menpo mask

H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Japanese Samurai Iron Battle Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
With red lacquer interior. Comes in a set of three, all sold separately.
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Antique 17th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Samurai Iron Battle Mask
Japanese Samurai Iron Battle Mask

Japanese Samurai Iron Battle Mask

H 7 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Antique Cast Copper, Ten Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
of their shells resemble Samurai masks. Dimensions: Big 7.5 inches long and 5 inches wide and 1.5
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antique Cast Copper, Ten Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto
Japanese Antique Cast Copper, Ten Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

Japanese Antique Cast Copper, Ten Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Edo-Era Samurai Helmet and Mask Set, an Authentic Piece of History from the 17th
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Exceptional Samurai Kabuto and Menpo set from the Edo period (17-18th century). This set includes a
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Edo-Era Samurai Helmet and Mask Set, an Authentic Piece of History from the 17th
Edo-Era Samurai Helmet and Mask Set, an Authentic Piece of History from the 17th

Edo-Era Samurai Helmet and Mask Set, an Authentic Piece of History from the 17th

H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
Japanese Edo Period Samurai Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo period samurai half-face mask with mustache. In good vintage condition with age
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Japanese Edo Period Samurai Mask
Japanese Edo Period Samurai Mask

Japanese Edo Period Samurai Mask

H 9 in W 7 in D 5 in
Pair Antique Mini Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of a Crab Meiji Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
make for great conversation. Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique Mini Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of a Crab Meiji Japan
Pair Antique Mini Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of a Crab Meiji Japan

Pair Antique Mini Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue of a Crab Meiji Japan

H 0.71 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Big Antique Cast Eight-Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
make for great conversation. Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Big Antique Cast Eight-Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto
Japanese Big Antique Cast Eight-Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

Japanese Big Antique Cast Eight-Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

H 3.75 in W 10 in D 4.75 in
Japanese Massive Crab Sculpture from Private Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
conversation. Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks. Dimensions: Big crab
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Massive Crab Sculpture from Private Collection
Japanese Massive Crab Sculpture from Private Collection

Japanese Massive Crab Sculpture from Private Collection

H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
Japanese Antique Massive Crab Okimono Sculpture Kyoto, #1
Located in South Burlington, VT
of their shells resemble Samurai masks. Dimensions: Big crab 14 inches long and 6.5 inches wide
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Massive Crab Okimono Sculpture Kyoto, #1
Japanese Antique Massive Crab Okimono Sculpture Kyoto, #1

Japanese Antique Massive Crab Okimono Sculpture Kyoto, #1

H 5 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
Japanese Antique Spiny Lobster Ceramic Box Handcrafted Sculptural Okimono
Located in South Burlington, VT
accents and make for great conversation. Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Antique Spiny Lobster Ceramic Box Handcrafted Sculptural Okimono
Japanese Antique Spiny Lobster Ceramic Box Handcrafted Sculptural Okimono

Japanese Antique Spiny Lobster Ceramic Box Handcrafted Sculptural Okimono

H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Japan Pair of Antique Hand Cast Crabs, 100 Year Old Relics
Located in South Burlington, VT
of their shells resemble Samurai masks! Dimensions: Big 8 inches long and 5 inches wide and 2
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Japan Pair of Antique Hand Cast Crabs, 100 Year Old Relics
Japan Pair of Antique Hand Cast Crabs, 100 Year Old Relics

Japan Pair of Antique Hand Cast Crabs, 100 Year Old Relics

H 2 in W 8 in D 5 in
Early 18th Century Edo Museum Grade Matchlock Musket
Located in Soquel, CA
inlay at barrel end are missing. Kanji character in wood above the SASSA Kamon seal. Engraved Samurai
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Steel, Sterling Silver

Early 18th Century Edo Museum Grade Matchlock Musket
Early 18th Century Edo Museum Grade Matchlock Musket

Early 18th Century Edo Museum Grade Matchlock Musket

H 3 in W 50.5 in D 1.75 in
Japanese Samurai Mask 'Menpo', Myōchin School, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
A high-level russet iron mask of "me no shita men" (half face) type. The expression is fierce
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Samurai Mask 'Menpo', Myōchin School, 18th Century
Japanese Samurai Mask 'Menpo', Myōchin School, 18th Century

Japanese Samurai Mask 'Menpo', Myōchin School, 18th Century

H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Fearsome Samurai Face Armour
Located in Summerland, CA
Fearsomely expressive Iron "Mempo" Samurai face armour. These masks were used to
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Masks

Fearsome Samurai Face Armour
Fearsome Samurai Face Armour

Fearsome Samurai Face Armour

H 6 in W 8 in D 5 in
Samurai Helmet and Mask
By Katchu Shi
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A heavy iron and black lacquer zunari kabuto (head shaped helmet) belonging to a samurai of the
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19th Century Edo More Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

Samurai Helmet and Mask
Samurai Helmet and Mask

Katchu Shi
Samurai Helmet and Mask, c. 1820

H 22 in W 13 in D 14 in
Munechika Ryubu Menpo Half Mask for Samurai Armor
Located in Milano, IT
Munechika ryubu menpo. Half mask for samurai armor. Late Edo period (1615 - 1867)-19th century
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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Munechika Ryubu Menpo Half Mask for Samurai Armor
Munechika Ryubu Menpo Half Mask for Samurai Armor

Munechika Ryubu Menpo Half Mask for Samurai Armor

H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Furred Samurai Armor Mask 'Shokumō Menpō', 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
The mask is built in two parts and the nose can be detached. The entire surface of the menpo and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Furred Samurai Armor Mask 'Shokumō Menpō', 19th Century
Furred Samurai Armor Mask 'Shokumō Menpō', 19th Century

Furred Samurai Armor Mask 'Shokumō Menpō', 19th Century

H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Ryūbu Menpō Half Mask for Samurai Armor, Kaga Myōchin School, 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Ryubu menpo Half mask for samurai armor with “noble” expression Kaga Myochin school, early Edo
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Ryūbu Menpō Half Mask for Samurai Armor, Kaga Myōchin School, 17th Century
Ryūbu Menpō Half Mask for Samurai Armor, Kaga Myōchin School, 17th Century

Ryūbu Menpō Half Mask for Samurai Armor, Kaga Myōchin School, 17th Century

H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Set of Japanese Samurai Helmet (kabuto) and Mask, Signed Muneharu, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Both helmet and mask signed “Muneharu” with kao. The helmet with an elegant shape and hammered
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Set of Japanese Samurai Helmet (kabuto) and Mask, Signed Muneharu, 19th Century
Set of Japanese Samurai Helmet (kabuto) and Mask, Signed Muneharu, 19th Century

Set of Japanese Samurai Helmet (kabuto) and Mask, Signed Muneharu, 19th Century

H 13.78 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

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Japanese Carved Wood Mask of Tengu
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese hand carved and painted wood mask of Tengu, the legendary Japanese folk religion creature. Traditionally depicted as a human-bird of prey hybrid, this mask is in great vinta...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Carved Wood Mask of Tengu
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Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wheeled Tansu. This Tansu is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Made of paulownia wood and cedar wood. All fittings are made of iron. It was found in a samurai fam...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
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H 41.34 in W 62.21 in D 33.47 in
Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Samurai Warrors on Horseback
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, powerful, and visually striking Meiji Period woodblock print by revered Japanese artist/ printmaker Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839 - 1892 ) featuring two fierce Samurai warr...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

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H 21.5 in W 16.25 in D 0.75 in
Signed Japanese Edo suji’bachi kabuto (helmet) with a moon & cloud maedate
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An antique, outstanding signed suji’bachi kabuto (helmet with ridges) surmounted by a gilt metal maedate (forecrest) shaped like a full moon emerging from the clouds heightened by a ...
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Metal, Iron

Signed Japanese Edo suji’bachi kabuto (helmet) with a moon & cloud maedate
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Signed Japanese Edo suji’bachi kabuto (helmet) with a moon & cloud maedate

H 12.21 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in
Japanese Lacquered Samurai Jingasa Hat Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken Japanese historical hat known as Jinggasa (militant hat) that was worn by samurai in Edo period (1603-1868) circa 18-19th century. There were several subtypes of Jingasa a...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Samurai Jingasa Hat Edo Period
Japanese Lacquered Samurai Jingasa Hat Edo Period

Japanese Lacquered Samurai Jingasa Hat Edo Period

H 4 in Dm 16.5 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
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Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Japanese Samurai Helmet Kabuto Edo Period (1603-1867)
Located in Hampstead, QC
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H 9.63 in W 12.63 in D 13.75 in
18th Century, Japanese Edo Period Lacquer & Chain Mail Suit of Samurai Armor
Located in Atlanta, GA
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18th Century, Japanese Edo Period Lacquer & Chain Mail Suit of Samurai Armor
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H 55 in W 18 in D 20 in
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H 69.5 in W 147.5 in D 0.75 in
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Located in Paris, FR
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H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the samurai mask you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and lacquer, every samurai mask was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect samurai mask — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each samurai mask bearing hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made samurai mask over the years, but those crafted by Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick and Katchu Shi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a samurai mask at 1stDibs is $6,962, while they’re typically $2,000 on the low end and $23,755 for the highest priced.
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  • What was a Kabuto used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Kabuto is a traditional Japanese helmet and a part of a protective suit of armor. The helmet was often decorated to reflect the wearer’s personality. On 1stDibs, find Kabuto helmets from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • Why did samurai wear demon masks?
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    Japanese Samurai warriors wore masks that portrayed demons and fearsome animals as a way to intimidate their opponent. The mask also provided protection for their face. Shop a collection of samurai masks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What does a samurai mask represent?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a samurai mask represents depends on its design. Some depict mythological beasts or fierce animals. The purpose of the masks was to intimidate or terrify a samurai's opponent. You'll find a collection of samurai masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.