EditorialInscribed by Mychin Munesuke, Mask (Smen) in the Shape of a Grimacing Man, Japanese, early 18th century, Japanese, Iron, lacquer, gold, 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), Armor Parts-Masks.
EditorialOkimono in the Form of a Raven, early 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 18 in. (45.7 cm), Miscellaneous, Myochin Munesuke (Japanese, Edo period, 1688?1735), This raven was fashioned by hammering and embossing steel??a most intractable medium??into a be...