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Custom Taisho Samurai Armor Color / Finish Options by Iron Mountain Armory

Taisho Main & Accent Armor Odoshi Options by Iron Mountain Armory

O-Tengu Menpo Taisho

Name: O-Tengu Menpo Taisho
Brand: Menpo (Samurai Mask)
SKU: MPO-03T
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

(1 customer review)

Original price was: $349.99.Current price is: $314.99. $314.99

MPO-03T O-Tengu Menpo Taisho

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Each option has a ? next to it. Click or Tap the ? to show a summarized explanation of the option. For full explanations please click the "ORDER OPTIONS EXPLAINED" link at the bottom left of the page.

*Menpo Color

Select the main color and finish your mask and throat guard will be painted. You can paint the bottom plate a different color by using the "Advanced Custom Options" below.

Tare Color

Select the Color & Finish for your Tare.

*Tare Lace Color

Select the Lace (odoshi) Color you would like for your Menpo. (Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below.)

*Beard Options

Add character to your Henpo or Hoate with a Goatee Beard. Cut the beard to your desired length.

*Brass Trim

Select to add a FULL Brass Trim (Fukurin) to the Tare or the Bottom Plate Edge ONLY.
Fukurin Options for Taisho Class by Iron Mountain Armory

*Tare Plate Style

Select the Plate Style for your Tare.

*Leather Style

Select the Leather / Egawa you want for your Nodowa.

Taisho Nodowa by Iron Mountain Armory

*Leather Trim

Select the Leather Trim used for your Nodowa tare.

*Temper Armor Plates

Select to Heat Temper your steel armor plates to Add more toughness. Your armor will be heated to 700 degrees, making it more resilient and less likely to dent or break upon hard impacts. Best for Martial Arts Training, LARP & SCA Sports.

*Mockup (Picture Simulation)

Select to receive a Digital Picture Mockup (Simulation) of your order. We will email you a Mockup for your review before we start crafting your item. You can Approve or request Changes before we start crafting your item.

*Display Type

Choose to add a museum-quality Display Stand to your order.

Advanced Options

For a small extra fee, we can customise your Menpo much further with many additional options.

Standard Options Only
Advanced Options

Extra Options

Tare Bottom Plate

Select the Color & Finish of your Tare Bottom Plate (Suso no ita).

Tare Horizontal Lace

Select the Lace Color used for the Horizontal Lace for your Tare. (This is different from the mimi-ito.)

Tare Vertical Lace

Select the Lace Color used for the Vertical Lace on the Tare. (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

Tare Mimi-Ito

Select the Mimi-Ito (Trim Lace) used for your Tare. (Image for reference only.)

Number of Plates

Select the number of Tare Plates you want for your mengu.

Tare Plate Quantity Option by Iron Mountain Armory

Wishlist

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SKU: MPO-03T Category: Menpo (Samurai Mask) Tags: Mask, Men Yoroi, Mengu, Menpo, Taisho, Tengu

Description

The O-Tengu Menpo (face armor) is a Taisho Class reproduction of an original menpo found with a kawari kabuto (unusual shaped helmet), from the Edo period. The o-tengu menpo features a “o” (large) tengu (bird like) nose as well as facial shiwa (wrinkles), odayori ore kugi (posts), hana (detachable nose) guard, mimi (ear covers) and tare (throat guard). The Tengu were believed to be malevolent human-like avian creatures or deities from the high mountaintops of Japan. Spoke about by the Shugendo sect of monks, the Tengu caught the imagination of samurai who wanted to replicate their image in their armor, gain their favor and possibly receive their blessing and supernatural powers, or simply strike fear into the heart of any enemy. Either way they make for a great look and a unique menpo.

History: 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 warrior’s head, while providing protection from the shinobi-no-o (kabuto rope). The shinobi–no–o would typically tie around the ore kugi (L shaped post), located on the menpo cheeks and then down under the chin. The menpo could have a cord, which ties over the crown of the warriors head, and/or could be tied to the shinobi-no-o, which is secured to the samurai warrior’s face.

Our menpo, like all of our armor, are full sized and functional. It can fit your existing kabuto or looks great displayed by itself with one of our Menpo Display Stands. It can also be worn for decoration at a re-enactment, or as part of a costume.

Features: Taisho O-Tengu Menpo.

Full sized and functional.
Various tare, paint, art silk lace and other options available.
Traditional Design.

Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 1 to 2 weeks, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of your reproduction samurai 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	.75 kg
Dimensions	20 × 20 × 20 cm

Reviews (1)

1 review for O-Tengu Menpo Taisho

1-1 of 1 review

ogawaminoru
Verified owner

October 6, 2020

Rated 5 out of 5
If you want to wear armor, don’t skip face/head protection. Better to have a broken jaw than being dead/disfigured.

Also looks really good for renaissance faire or other events.

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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.