Russet Lacquered Nara Menpo

03 Nara Menpo

JAPANESE SAMURAI MENPO , OF THE NARA STYLE

"Meno Shita Ho", which covers the face and nose below the level of the eyes.
This menpo is covered with a lacquer to imitate russet iron.

It has an excellent quality four lame "Yodarekake" (Throat defense) with exceptional fine silk bound, black lacquered "Kiritsuke Kozane" (Lame plates).

Gilt teeth, red lacquered gums and a fearsome moustache.
Cinnabar red lacquered interior.