JAC-MTS-504-02 Japanese Armor Workshop "Marutake" made "Menpō / Shu(Cinnabar red)" color

The "Menpō" became widely used from the late Muromachi period through the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
One of its defining features is that it covers most of the face except for the eyes, and the mask itself often bears a richly expressive facial expression.
"Menpō" masks also served psychological purposes on the battlefield—for example, intimidating the enemy with a fierce, wrathful expression, or unsettling them with an incongruous smile.
The open mouth design beneath the eyes and around the cheeks was intended to facilitate easier breathing and speaking during combat.

The Japanese armor workshop "Marutake" was originally established in 1958 as Marutake, a manufacturer of fishing rods.
As times changed, the founder Mr.Shinobu Tanoue, who had a passion for collecting armor and a strong background in craftsmanship, gradually shifted his focus to the production of traditional armor.
He took on the name "Kōnin" as an armor craftsman (katchūshi) and began training the artisans working under him, laying the foundation for what the workshop is today.
The workshop has been officially designated as a producer of Kagoshima Prefecture Traditional Crafts, and each piece is carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans with great dedication.
Traditional techniques from the period are faithfully followed, with meticulous attention paid to even the smallest details.
There are no blueprints—each suit of armor is a unique creation, carefully crafted by the artisan’s aesthetic sensibility and skill, one piece at a time.
Crafted with carefully selected materials and uncompromising attention to detail, each suit of armor is meticulously handmade by master artisans—an exceptional piece that embodies refined craftsmanship and offers a sense of timeless satisfaction.

• Japanese Armor Workshop "Marutake" made "Menpō / Shu(Cinnabar red)"
  Product No. : JAC-MTS-504-02
  Size : Approx. 24 cm in height, 19 cm in width
  Weight : Approx. 370 g
  
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