{"product_id":"mgmp-03a","title":"MGMP-03A - Warrior Monk\/Yumi  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGMP-03A – Warrior Monk with Yumi | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese longbow, known as the yumi, was one of the most important weapons used during the Gempei War of 1180–1185.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jenkins Designs explains that archery was highly regarded among the samurai of this period, particularly the elite mounted warriors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe war also involved the Sohei, or warrior monks, whose religious communities sometimes supported the Taira and sometimes fought alongside the Minamoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese monks formed an important part of the military forces engaged during the early stages of the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGMP-03A – Warrior Monk with Yumi depicts a Japanese warrior monk wearing yellow robes and carrying a distinctive black yumi bow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure represents a bow-armed member of the Sohei, providing an alternative to the sword-armed and naginata-armed warriors in the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to a Gempei War display featuring Japanese warrior monks.\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":53243462025498,"sku":"MGMP-03A","price":82.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/MGMP-03A.jpg?v=1793186473","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/mgmp-03a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}