{"product_id":"gmp-21ta","title":"GMP-21TA - Taira Retainer  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGMP-21TA – Taira Retainer | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Taira Clan, also known as the Heike, was one of the two principal factions involved in the Gempei War of 1180–1185.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Taira maintained close associations with the imperial court and were recognised for their accomplishments in both military and cultural pursuits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir rivalry with the Minamoto Clan eventually developed into a civil war that would transform the political structure of medieval Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to John Jenkins Designs, samurai warriors were generally accompanied by small groups of retainers who wore simpler forms of armour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese soldiers often used do-maru protection, made from treated leather and silk lacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGMP-21TA – Taira Retainer by John Jenkins Designs depicts a warrior serving the Taira Clan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure features a green tunic and purple armour, providing a distinctive addition to the manufacturer's collection of Taira warriors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the John Jenkins Designs Gempei War collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53243462680858,"sku":"GMP-21TA","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/GMP-21TA.jpg?v=1793186473","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/gmp-21ta","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}