{"product_id":"gmpt-08a","title":"GMPT-08A - Retainer with Standard  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGMPT-08A - Retainer with Standard | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Retainer with Standard represents a member of the Taira Clan during the Gempei War of 1180–1185, the great civil conflict between the Taira and Minamoto families in medieval Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure forms part of the Gempei War collection, depicting the soldiers and retainers who served the rival clans during the closing years of the Heian period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Taira were among the most powerful aristocratic families of the period, exercising considerable influence over the Imperial Court and the young Emperor Antoku.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Gempei War, banners and standards played an important role in identifying opposing forces on the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Taira were traditionally associated with red banners, while their Minamoto rivals carried white standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese distinctive colours helped distinguish the competing armies and became powerful symbols of their allegiance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Taira Clan was also associated with a stylised black butterfly emblem, which appeared among its heraldic symbols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis standard bearer provides an excellent addition to a Taira military formation, particularly when displayed alongside mounted samurai, warriors and other retainers from the 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":53284387553562,"sku":"GMPT-08A","price":108.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/GMPT-08A.jpg?v=1793617774","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/gmpt-08a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}