{"product_id":"mgmp-01b","title":"MGMP-01B - Warrior Monk  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGMP-01B – Warrior Monk | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Gempei War of 1180–1185, the powerful Buddhist monasteries of Japan became involved in the struggle between the Taira and Minamoto clans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir warrior monks, known as Sohei, formed an independent military force whose loyalties could vary throughout the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jenkins Designs describes how the Sohei played an important role during the opening stages of the war, including the Battle of Uji Bridge in 1180.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe monks commonly wore basic armour beneath their traditional robes, while the naginata became one of their most recognisable weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGMP-01B – Warrior Monk portrays a Japanese warrior monk wearing yellow robes and armed with a naginata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual variation complements MGMP-01A and MGMP-01C, allowing collectors to assemble a group of warrior monks with contrasting robe colours.\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":53243461861658,"sku":"MGMP-01B","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/MGMP-01B.jpg?v=1793186473","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/mgmp-01b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}