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Battle Flag (Sashimono) with Nine-Circle Crest

first half 19th century

Not on view

The dramatic combination of red and gold was popular on battle surcoats, armor, and battle flags. The nine-circle crest refers to the nine planets and is associated with the Hosokawa family. Warriors wore this type of small banner (sashimono) with the daimyo’s crest for identification mounted on a pole attached to the back of the armor.

Battle Flag (Sashimono) with Nine-Circle Crest, Plain-weave silk with gold-leaf application, Japan — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Battle Flag (Sashimono) with Nine-Circle Crest, Plain-weave silk with gold-leaf application, Japan

Battle Flag (Sashimono) with Nine-Circle Crest, Plain-weave silk with gold-leaf application, Japan

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赤地九曜紋指物

Title: Battle Flag (Sashimono) with Nine-Circle Crest

Period: Edo period (1615–1868)

Date: first half 19th century

Culture: Japan

Medium: Plain-weave silk with gold-leaf application

Dimensions: 22 7/8 × 15 3/8 in. (58.1 × 39.1 cm)

Classification: Textiles

Credit Line: Lent by John C. Weber Collection

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