Samurai Mask

Antique Okimonos

Japanese Helmet

A Samurai Menpō (Face Mask) Japan, Edo Period, Early 18th Century

$9,148

A Samurai Menpō (Face Mask) Japan, Edo Period, Early 18th Century

Located in London, GB

A Samurai Menpō (Face Mask) Japan, Edo Period, Early 18th Century A samurai face mask, retaining its original red lacquer finish, white boar’s hair moustache and silk lacing.

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Masks

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Iron Samurai Half Mask "Saru-Menpo ・18th Century wabisabi Zen

$1,200

Japanese Antique Iron Samurai Half Mask "Saru-Menpo ・18th Century wabisabi Zen

Located in 足利市, JP

Unlike conventional samurai masks covering the lower jaw, the Saru-Menpo was engineered to protect the forehead, temples, and cheeks, leaving an expressive open ocular aperture resem...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Iron

A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask

$5,583

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" type, which stands out for its leather surface to simulate finely hammered iron.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Leather

A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask

$16,987

A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask

Located in Milano, IT

A Kabuto Momonari-type samurai helmet, so named because of its characteristic shape resembling a peach, made of natural iron. The visor (mabizashi) is embellished with raised eyebr...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Elena Burykina"Sonem" (2023) - Japanese Armor Realist Still-Life Oil Painting, 2023

$1,000

"Sonem" (2023) - Japanese Armor Realist Still-Life Oil Painting

By Elena Burykina

Located in Denver, CO

For samurai, masks served as a principal face defense and helped secure the helmet to the head more firmly, but with the Edo period, masks became demonstration of the creativity and ...

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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Japanese Edo Samurai Yoroi Iron Mempo Mask with Lacquer & Silk Lacing, c. 1750

$7,200

Japanese Edo Samurai Yoroi Iron Mempo Mask with Lacquer & Silk Lacing, c. 1750

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Edo Period Iron Mempo Samurai Face Mask (Yoroi) with Lacquer and Silk Lacing, Circa 1750 A superb and highly expressive Japanese samurai menpō (face mask) dating from the E...

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Antique 1750s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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Samurai Mask with a Fierce Expression Ressei Menpo

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H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in

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 A red lacquered high-level mask, with fierce (ressei) expression finely embos...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Industrial design of the twentieth century "BERLIER"

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H 96 in W 87 in

Industrial design of the twentieth century "BERLIER"

By Berlier

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence

They are also an evocation close to African shields or still to samurai's mask. Panels can be lit(enlightened) by the back what gives them an even more mysterious dimension...

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Vintage 1930s Decorative Art

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask

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H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask

Located in London, GB

Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask, Meiji Period Noh Mask, Japanese Noh Mask, Antique Japanese Mask, Antique Noh Mask, Noh Theatre Mask, Samurai, Japanese Antique.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Cypress, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Meiji Period Samurai Mask

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H 10 in W 6 in D 6 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.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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

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H 3.75 in W 7.25 in D 3.5 in

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks. Dimensions: Big crab 7.25 inches long and 3.5 inches wide and 3.75 inches high Baby crab 1.25 inches and ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

A Japanese samurai menpo mask

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H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 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 gives the face deep and marked wrinkles.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Samurai Iron Battle Mask

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H 7 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Japanese Samurai Iron Battle Mask

Located in Hudson, NY

With red lacquer interior. Comes in a set of three, all sold separately.

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks. Dimensions: Big 7.5 inches long and 5 inches wide and 1.5 inches high Authentic antique examples and in par...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

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

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H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in

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

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This set includes a 32-plate Suji Kabuto (helmet) and a Menpo (mask) that match perfectly to create an impressive and fearsome image of a samurai warrior.

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Edo Period Samurai Mask

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H 9 in W 7 in D 5 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-appropriate wear and patina.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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

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H 0.71 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks. Condition Overall Condition Just some ware, no damages.

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

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

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H 3.75 in W 10 in D 4.75 in

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks. Dimensions: Big 10 inches long and 4.75 inches wide and 3.75 inches high Authentic antique examples and...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Massive Crab Sculpture from Private Collection

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H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in

Japanese Massive Crab Sculpture from Private Collection

Located in South Burlington, VT

Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks. Dimensions: Big crab 12.5 inches long and 7.5 inches wide and 4.5 inches high Authentic antique examples and...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Massive Crab Okimono Sculpture Kyoto, #1

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H 5 in W 14 in D 6.5 in

Japanese Antique Massive Crab Okimono Sculpture Kyoto, #1

Located in South Burlington, VT

Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks. Dimensions: Big crab 14 inches long and 6.5 inches wide and 5 inches high Authentic antique examples and...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Spiny Lobster Ceramic Box Handcrafted Sculptural Okimono

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H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Japanese Antique Spiny Lobster Ceramic Box Handcrafted Sculptural Okimono

Located in South Burlington, VT

Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks. A signed Tomobako collector wooden box is included.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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

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H 2 in W 8 in D 5 in

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks! Dimensions: Big 8 inches long and 5 inches wide and 2 inches high Authentic antique examples and in particul...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Early 18th Century Edo Museum Grade Matchlock Musket

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H 3 in W 50.5 in D 1.75 in

Early 18th Century Edo Museum Grade Matchlock Musket

Located in Soquel, CA

Kanji character in wood above the SASSA Kamon seal. Engraved Samurai mask on top of stock at barrel in brass.

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Steel, Sterling Silver

Extremely Rare Japanese Edo Period Menpo Armor Mask, Leather & Iron, Ca. 1690s

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H 10 in Dm 8 in

Extremely Rare Japanese Edo Period Menpo Armor Mask, Leather & Iron, Ca. 1690s

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Rare Japanese Edo Period Menpo Armor Mask, Leather & Iron, Ca. 1690s Edo Period (1603-1868) DIMENSIONS: Height: 10 inches Diameter: 8 inches ABOUT An exception...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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

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H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 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 (ressei), with sharp yadome and long mustaches. The iron plate is thick and heavy and th...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Fearsome Samurai Face Armour

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H 6 in W 8 in D 5 in

Fearsome Samurai Face Armour

Located in Summerland, CA

Fearsomely expressive Iron "Mempo" Samurai face armour. These masks were used to protect the face as well as intimidate the enemy.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Masks

Katchu ShiSamurai Helmet and Mask, c. 1820

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H 22 in W 13 in D 14 in

Samurai Helmet and Mask

By Katchu Shi

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Displayed with the associated battle mask, this is a piece that will take your breath away.

Category

19th Century Edo More Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

Munechika Ryubu Menpo Half Mask for Samurai Armor

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H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 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

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

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H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 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 the last plate on the yodarekake is covered with a soft fur, probably hare. Original...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

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

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H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 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 Period (1615-1867) 17th century Removable nose and horsehair application; the surfa...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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

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H 13.78 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 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 rivets on view, with a rare construction called “double shell”. With this technique, e...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

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Samurai Mask For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a Samurai Mask?

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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