Mask (Sōmen) in the Shape of a Grimacing Man
Object type: Mask (Sōmen)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Artist: Myōchin Munesuke
Artist bio: Japanese, Edo period, 1688–1735
Artist role: Armorer
Artist nationality: Japanese
Date: early 18th century
Medium: Iron, lacquer, gold
Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 6 13/16 in. (17.4 cm); D. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); Wt. 12.2 oz. (346 g)
Classification: Armor Parts-Masks
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1906
Accession year: 1906