Lot 1314 , A 19th century Japanese papier mache and fabric samurai warrior costume for a child or puppet, part face mask, hat and faux chain mail bodice

A 19th century Japanese papier mache and fabric samurai warrior costume for a child or puppet, part face mask, hat and faux chain mail bodice

A 19th century Japanese papier mache and fabric samurai warrior costume for a child or puppet, part face mask, hat and faux chain mail bodice
£80-120

Condition:
Rust to wrought iron skeletal frame to body and to chain mail; fabrics worn, torn and some areas incomplete; papier mache fragile; wooden blade silvering largely lost; one neck-piece detached but retained. Has enjoyed considerable use but suitable now for display only.

Sold for £160