{"product_id":"mgmp-01a","title":"MGMP-01A - Warrior Monk  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGMP-01A – Warrior Monk | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gempei War (1180–1185) was a major civil war in Japan between the rival Taira and Minamoto clans during the late Heian period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn important third force during the conflict was the warrior monks, known as Sohei, who were associated with powerful Buddhist monasteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to John Jenkins Designs, these monks sometimes fought alongside the Minamoto and sometimes supported the Taira, depending upon the interests of their religious communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the Battle of Uji Bridge in 1180, warrior monks from the pro-Minamoto temple of Todai-ji confronted a substantial Taira force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGMP-01A – Warrior Monk depicts a Japanese warrior monk wearing distinctive red robes and carrying a naginata, a traditional Japanese polearm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure represents the warrior monks who participated in the fighting during the Gempei War, complementing other Sohei figures in the 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":53243461796122,"sku":"MGMP-01A","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/MGMP-01A.jpg?v=1793186473","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/mgmp-01a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}