Men-yoroi


Men-yoroi, also called menpō or mengu, are various types of facial armour that were worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. These include the somen, menpō, hanbo or hanpo, and happuri.

Description

The men-yoroi, which covered all or part of the face, provided a way to secure the top-heavy kabuto. The Shinobi-no-o of the kabuto would be tied under the chin. Small hooks called ori-kugi or posts called odome located on various places would help secure the chin cord. The men-yoroi was constructed from iron, leather, or a combination of both. It had a lacquered or rusted type of finish and included a variety of facial details, such as a moustache, fierce teeth and a detachable nose. With the exception of the happuri, a men-yoroi had a small hole underneath the chin for sweat drainage.

Types of ''men-yoroi''

''Sōmen''

Sōmen covered the entire face.

''Menpō''

Menpō covered the face from the nose down to the chin.

''Hanbō'' (''hanpō'')

Hanbō covered the lower face from under the nose to the chin.
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''Happuri''

Happuri covered the forehead and cheeks.

Parts of the ''men-yoroi''