2023年11月26日 · This article introduce Menpo, the face guard of samurai armor. Explain the different types of menpo, from basic type Happuri, to more advanced ones like Hitaiate, Hoate, Me no Shitabo and Somen. We also introduce the history of menpo, and the development of menpo thoughtout history

Men-yoroi (面鎧), also called menpō (面頬) or mengu (面具), [1][2][3] are various types of facial armour that were worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. These include the sōmen, menpō, hanbō or hanpō, and happuri. The men-yoroi, which covered all or part of the face, provided a way to secure the top-heavy kabuto (helmet).

2020年11月12日 · The tare associated with the menpo is then almost always divided into three parts, with hinges on each plate that allow the protection to adapt to the movements of the wearer. Yozaemon used the oie-bō only for the shōgun and the high members of the bakufu, so that this type of menpo soon became a symbol of the rank of the wearer.

2018年10月6日 · The mask is often fitted with a Tare (垂), also known as Yodarekake (涎懸), of various rows of laced kozane (lamellar), plates, kikko brigandine or of mail sewn to a backing, that protects the neck.

2019年6月17日 · Discover the art of collecting Japanese menpō, samurai masks blending protection and fierce designs inspired by mythology, theater, and historical craftsmanship.

This Taisho Class menpo is a copy of an original, which features a kuchi hige (mustache), shiwa (facial wrinkles), odayori ore kugi (posts), hana (detachable nose guard), mimi (ear covers) and tare (throat guard). The menpo was traditionally used not only to protect the face in battle, but to help hold the cords of the kabuto (helmet) to the ...

The Ressei Menpo (or me no shita men) is a mengu (face armor) worn by samurai warrior which featured a ressei (fierce) face. This menpo is a direct Gendai reproduction of an original, which features a kuchi hige (mustache), shiwa (facial wrinkles), odayori ore kugi (posts), hana (detachable nose guard) and tare (throat guard).

The MENPO is a great item that allows you to feel like a samurai. TARE is made of iron with lacquer coating and are made of kiritsuke-itazane (cut-in plate). Some of the kozane heads are chipped and the lacquer behind the ears is damaged.

2017年7月4日 · Menpō is a general term to indicate a protection for the face in a Japanese samurai armor. It is generally made of iron but leather ones ( nerikawa) are not rare.

2024年10月19日 · Bid now on Invaluable: A rare and important Japanese Edo period Samurai suit of armour comprising of body suit, helmet, face guard, shin and arm protectors. (Kabuto, Menpo, Tare, Yodare-kake & Sode). from Christian McCann …