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Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920

$1,595
$2,35032% Off
£1,219.46
£1,796.7032% Off
€1,404.57
€2,069.4432% Off
CA$2,235.08
CA$3,293.0732% Off
A$2,495.26
A$3,676.4032% Off
CHF 1,307.48
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MX$30,544.45
MX$45,002.7932% Off
NOK 16,605
NOK 24,465.0532% Off
SEK 15,656.41
SEK 23,067.4332% Off
DKK 10,482.48
DKK 15,444.4132% Off
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About the Item

ABOUT An antique Japanese Kendo leather mask with steel face guard and thick padding. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Steel, Fabric. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Some missing leather. DIMENSIONS H 10.5 in. W 15 in. D 9 in. HISTORY Kendo originated from the experiences of the samurai who trained to use “nihonto” (Japanese swords) in combat. The samurai thereby acquired a distinctive appreciation of the “principles of the sword”. It is believed that through learning Kendo one is able to gain an understanding of the “principles of the sword”.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1280236430072

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