Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920 Binoculars DIMENSIONS H 40 in

DIMENSIONS H 40 in

Both bookends have retained the original felt

The leather hat box is in excellent condition for its age with minor scuff marks

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Eastern Walnut

CREATOR Possibly Hamilton Mfg

Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920 Binoculars DIMENSIONS H 40 inABOUT 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