{"product_id":"antique-コピー-1","title":"SAMURAI Facial Armor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e SAMURAI Facial Armor Menpo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Historical Period: From the Meiji era (1868–1912) to the Taisho era (1912–1926)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Materials: Iron, Urushi (Japanese lacquer), Cotton thread\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Color: Deep Crimson\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Condition: Excellent overall. Free from rust.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e●Menpō (menchō)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eA \u003cem data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"58\"\u003emenpo\u003c\/em\u003e is a type of facial armor used by samurai in feudal Japan. It covers the lower part of the face—typically the cheeks, jaw, and sometimes the nose—and was worn in conjunction with a helmet ( \u003cem data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"256\"\u003ekabuto\u003c\/em\u003e ) as part of a full suit of samurai armor ( \u003cem data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eyoroi\u003c\/em\u003e ).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e Menpo were usually made of iron or leather and often featured fierce or intimidating expressions, mustaches, or even detachable noses to strike fear into enemies. Some also had small holes near the mouth and nose for ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e Beyond protection, \u003cem data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"571\"\u003emenpo\u003c\/em\u003e served a psychological purpose, enhancing the warrior's appearance and identity in battle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boro antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44615849967824,"sku":null,"price":120000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/4059\/2336\/files\/SAMURAIArmor_202506.jpg?v=1750829618","url":"https:\/\/gallery-kogure.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/antique-%e3%82%b3%e3%83%94%e3%83%bc-1","provider":"KOGURE Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}