Samurai Face Guard

Black-lacquered iron samurai half-mask (tetsu kuro urushi nuri menpo). The mask's form is simple with wrinkles (shiwa) present only around the mouth and lower jaw. The mouth is open and lips are lacquered red. A separate nose piece (hana no ita) is attached and showcases a short, light-colored mustache (kuchi hige). Posts (odome) protrude from either side of the chin to help fasten the helmet cord. A drainage hole (ase nagashi no ana) for perspiration is located on the underside of the chin. The interior of the mask is painted with red lacquer.

A four lame throat guard (tare) is attached to the mask beneath the chin. Each iron lame is coated with black lacquer formed into "false scales" (kiritsuke kozane) to give the appearance of individual scales. Lames are connected to one another with dark blue lacing in the kebiki-odoshi style.