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So-men Gashira

Name: So-men Gashira
Brand: Menpo (Samurai Mask)
SKU: MPO-SOM-G
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.20 (5 reviews)

Rated 4.20 out of 5 based on 5 customer ratings

(5 customer reviews)

Original price was: $299.99.Current price is: $129.95. $129.95

MPO-SOM-G So-Men Full Menpo

Standard Options
*Menpo Color

*Mustache Style

Extra Options
For an extra fee, we can add an optional TARE (throat guard) to your Menpo.
Tare Options
*Tare Plate Style

*Tare Color
Select the Lace (Odoshi) Color you want for your Tare.

Tare Accent Plate

*Tare Lace Color

Tare Horizontal Lace

Tare Vertical Lace

Tare Mimi-Ito

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SKU: MPO-SOM-G Category: Menpo (Samurai Mask) Tags: Gashira, Mask, Men Yoroi, Mengu, Menpo, Samurai Face Mask

Description

So-men (full mask) are the full-faced variant of the traditional armored samurai menpo (mask). It was designed to cover the entire face instead of just the lower portion. This particular somen is Gashira class and cast from bronze. It is a little too heavy to be worn comfortably, it works best for display. This “Gashira Class” So-men features two adjustable cotton cords and an option hood attached to hold the heavy mask more snugly to your face. The Gashira So-men looks great displayed by itself, mounted on your wall or displayed on a mantel. Its also a nice display for restaurants, office, worn for decoration, re-enactment or as part of a costume.

Features: Gashira Class So-men

Full sized and functional
Various paint, mustache / beard and tare options available
Cast from bronze

Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 3 to 7 days, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of this item.

For more information, please review our Order Options Explained, Glossary Terms or FAQ Pages. You can also Contact Us directly. We are always happy to be of service.

References: “The Samurai Armour Glossary” by Ian Bottomley & David Thatcher / “The Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armour Collection Volume 1: Kabuto & Mengu” By Trevor Absolon

Additional information

Weight	1.8 kg
Dimensions	38 × 25 × 21 cm

Reviews (5)

5 reviews for So-men Gashira

1-5 of 5 reviews

4 out of 5
Reviewer

April 15, 2015

Rated 4 out of 5
The mask is great looking and solid made. However it is more ornate than it is functional. It is a little too heavy to wear and a little too big to wear with a kabuto. If it where lighter and just a little smaller, it would be perfect.

(1) (0)
1 of a kind
Reviewer

February 25, 2015

Rated 4 out of 5
This is certainly a 1 of a kind mask. Casted from brass with great detail and looks great displayed on my wall. It is a little too heavy to wear comfortably, but it can be worn.

(1) (0)
Verified owner Simon Roger
Verified owner

August 2, 2022

Rated 4 out of 5

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Will Bracic
Verified owner

August 21, 2020

Rated 4 out of 5
The mask is sturdy, strong and looks incredible. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because it is uncomfortable to wear, however this can be somewhat fixed by putting cotton in between your nose and the mask. The crafting took a bit long but the shipping was massively shorter than I expected it to be.

(0) (0)
Gorgeous work of art!
Reviewer

May 17, 2017

Rated 5 out of 5
I purchased a beautiful menpo for an upcoming post apocalyptic event and what came back was not only stunning, it was a work of art. I am still a little sad that I have to age and weather it to suit the event, but this is in no way my last purchase from Iron Mountain Armory.

(0) (0)

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Shipping & Delivery

SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Unless otherwise noted in the product description, LSE contracts Iron Mountain Armory China to hand make and ship all products. Iron Mountain Armory will drop ship directly to recipient worldwide. Shipping rates and times depend on selected courier / service, individual products, weight / size of item(s) and other details. Delivery times are not guaranteed. Orders are packed and shipped with care. Because we ship worldwide and regulations differ between countries, sometimes extra time is needed when preparing and shipping your package. We make every effort to ship each order in a timely manner.