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Antique Late Edo Period Menpo Face Guard for Samurai Armor (Menpo-04)
Description
Menpo is a Japanese word that means the face guard of Samurai armor.
There are so many types of Menpo hand-crated during the Samurai period(1185-1868). The Menpo itself has rich facial expressions depending on their designs. By wearing a furious-looking Menpo, it is believed that its wearer could gain courage and fighting spirit.
It is said that Samurai often wanted to have his Menpo with a mustache to increase its masculine looking and to make himself stronger.
This Menpo was approximately made in the late Edo period based on its style and condition, while silk lacing might have been refurbished. It is made of Iron and mustache on it.
Compared to the previous period, the Edo period was a relatively peaceful time(Early 17th-Late 19th century). During that time, owning a gorgeous piece of Samurai armor became a social status symbol to show dignity. In other words, Samurai armor also became treated as luxurious artwork. Many armor makers had to improve their technique and use the latest technology available back then to enhance armor’s aesthetic beauty. This trend applies to the crafting of Menpo as well.
You can see beautiful artistry from this Menpo.
*Please keep in mind that there are some damages due to its age. If you like to make sure of its condition, please feel free to contact us.
About us
Samurai Museum has been dealing with antique Japanese swords and other antique items once used by Samurai since 2016 and started to sell items on eBay in 2019. We have shipped more than 400 antique items (Japanese swords, sword fitting and other antiques) to many countries from our museum shop.
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