{"product_id":"menpo","title":"MENPŌ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fthmmYQWpNk?si=mT6A3Ks06RioWRra\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMENPŌ - Samurai Face Guard Ring, Hand Carved in Deer Antler by Fumio Noguchi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the warrior on your finger!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFumio Noguchi has transformed a piece of red deer antler into something special - a ring featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eMENPŌ\u003c\/strong\u003e, the traditional face guard worn by samurai into battle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs we often see with his best work, Fumio lets the antler do some of the talking. Parts are left beautifully raw and organic, while other areas are carved with care to reveal the fierce details of the mask. The contrast is striking. It feels ancient. It feels powerful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece for anyone who loves Japanese history, samurai culture, or simply owning a piece of wearable art with a story to tell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a close look at the photos to appreciate the detail of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very cool ring is packaged in a woven kete pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne only - Shipping Worldwide with EXPRESS COURIER is included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eFumio Noguchi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand Red Deer Antler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Diameter of Ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm (0.7\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32mm (1.2) long; 27mm (1\") wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48074771497192,"sku":"NZP2FNR2","price":997.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Faceguard_8.jpg?v=1771795056","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/products\/menpo","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}