Kamon Mugs
Description: Motochika “元親”, Chosokabe Motochika “長宗我部元親”, the twentieth leader of Chosokabe clan, best known in history for conquering the entire Shikoku island with his own resources, often praised as the most capable daimyo of the entire island. The Overlord of Southern Sea (南海覇主) is referring to his success in conquering the whole Shikoku, which is also one of the Seven Circuits in Japan at the time, the Nankaido (Southern sea circuit). In the background is kamon of Chosokabe Clan, Nanatsu Katabami (七つ酢漿草) or “Seven leaf creeping woodsorrel”.
Description: The Asano clan (淺野氏 Asano-shi) was a Japanese samurai clan that claimed descent from the Minamoto clan. The Main Lineage (sōke, 宗家) were Lords (daimyō) of the Hiroshima Domain in Aki Province and another famous branch family were Lords of the Akō Domain in Harima Province associated with the story of the Forty-seven rōnin. Their inherited character is "長". The family came to prominence when the sister of Asano Nagamasa married Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Description: Takeda Shingen a Japanese Shogun of high acclaim. A japan clan that remembers Furinkazan or Nobunaga or Tokugawa and a daimyo that deserves a cool design. Made famous in Japanese culture during the Sengoku period in feudal Japan. An awesome design of the tiger of kai of kai province and a hero to Utagawa like people. Takeda Kamon would endorse the fun design.
Description: Akechi Kamon Toki Kikyo in Silver Foil. Toki Kikyo (土岐桔梗), meaning "Japanese bellflower", the kamon of akechi clan in sengoku jidai. Cool kamon design suitable for Japanese or samurai fan, also can be given as a gift to your friends or family who use this kamon as their family crest.
Description: The Maruni Sasa Rindo (丸に笹竜胆) kamon, meaning "Gentian and Bamboo in a Ring". The design features the traditional Japanese kamon, or family crest, in a beautiful gold wax seal style, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and symbolism of traditional Japanese design and samurai culture.
Description: Ikko Ikki mon from the Japanese shogunate. Warrior monks who revolted against the shogun. The mon is an emblem to designate a family, clan or even an organization. The kamon is used specifically to identify a family. The mon is similar to the coat of arms from European heraldic tradition. Although, there is a big difference, the mon stays clean and minimalist in design. European crests tend to get very complicated by combining other family crests over the generations.
Description: This design features a highly detailed, authentic 16-petaled Kiku (Chrysanthemum) Kamon (Japanese family crest). Based on the classical pattern often associated with the Imperial Seal of Japan, it showcases a striking, symmetrical composition with bold black outlines defining each petal. The petals are filled with a subtle, muted cream color, providing a sophisticated and refined aesthetic.
Description: Kamakura Minamoto mon from the Japanese shogunate. The mon is an emblem to designate a family, clan or even an organization. The kamon is used specifically to identify a family. The mon is similar to the coat of arms from European heraldic tradition. Although, there is a big difference, the mon stays clean and minimalist in design. European crests tend to get very complicated by combining other family crests over the generations. Mon and Kamon are usually designed using a roundel containing a abstracted, stylized image of an object. This object can be a plant, an animal, a tool, or anything you fancy. This will lead to a large amount of categories containing many variations of a particular object.
Description: This design features the authentic Hidari-mitsudomoe (left-turning threefold tomoe), the historic family crest of the renowned Kobayakawa samurai clan. The artwork showcases a clean, minimalist aesthetic with a balanced circular composition, honoring the traditional Japanese "aesthetic of subtraction" that strips away excess to reveal pure form. Rendered in a high-contrast, elegant palette, this emblem captures the iconic whirlpool-like motif that was historically used to symbolize both samurai lineage and prayers for safe passage at sea.
Description: Muneshige "宗茂", Tachibana Muneshige "立花宗茂", a Japanese samurai during the Azuchi-Momoyama period and an Edo-period daimyo. He was the eldest biological son of Takahashi Shigetane, a retainer of Otomo clan, then adopted by Tachibana Dosetsu, head of Tachibana Clan, and later married his daughter Tachibana Ginchiyo, succeeding the Tachibana clan and became a daimyo. The Unmatched Warrior of the West (西國無雙) is the praise given to Tadakatsu by Toyotomi Hideyoshi after witnessing his battle. In the background is kamon of Tachibana clan, Gion Mamori (祇園守) or "Gion Amulet".
Description: The Maruni Umebachi (丸に梅鉢) kamon, meaning "Plum Bow in a Ring". The design features the traditional Japanese kamon, or family crest, in a beautiful gold wax seal style, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and symbolism of traditional Japanese design and samurai culture.
Description: The Maruni Gosan no Kiri (丸に五三桐) kamon, meaning "Five Three Paulownia in a Ring". The design features the traditional Japanese kamon, or family crest, in a beautiful gold wax seal style, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and symbolism of traditional Japanese design and samurai culture.
Description: The Gosan no Kiri (五三桐) kamon, meaning "Five Three Paulownia". The design features the traditional Japanese kamon, or family crest, in a beautiful gold wax seal style, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and symbolism of traditional Japanese design and samurai culture.
Description: Chosokabe mon from the Japanese shogunate. The mon is an emblem to designate a family, clan or even an organization. The kamon is used specifically to identify a family. The mon is similar to the coat of arms from European heraldic tradition. Although, there is a big difference, the mon stays clean and minimalist in design. European crests tend to get very complicated by combining other family crests over the generations. Mon and Kamon are usually designed using a roundel containing a abstracted, stylized image of an object. This object can be a plant, an animal, a tool, or anything you fancy. This will lead to a large amount of categories containing many variations of a particular object.
Description: This is the kamon of the Inoue samurai clan. This Japanese clan came to prominence during kamakura and edo period. The kamon consists of feathers groups in a circle. The mon is similar to the coat of arms from European heraldic tradition. Although, there is a big difference, the mon stays clean and minimalist in design. European crests tend to get very complicated by combining other family crests over the generations. Mon and Kamon are usually designed using a roundel containing a abstracted, stylized image of an object. This object can be a plant, an animal, a tool, or anything you fancy. This will lead to a large amount of categories containing many variations of a particular object.
Description: Seishinkai is an organization for the promotion and teaching of a type of karate. When I found this kamon I learned it was associated with Seishinkai. The name is derived from a dojo in Osaka with the name Seishin. Which means "pure heart". This dojo started in 1943 in Osaka and taught a particular type of karate. For instance to karate fellows who had to leave Okinawa Japan at the time. I believe this kamon is from a british branch Seishinkai. It is an elegant flower petal abstract illustration. The spaces between the petals form a beautiful spiked star. The gold texture on a black background creates a rich effect.
Description: Sakai mon from the Japanese shogunate. The mon is an emblem to designate a family, clan or even an organization. The kamon is used specifically to identify a family. The mon is similar to the coat of arms from European heraldic tradition. Although, there is a big difference, the mon stays clean and minimalist in design. European crests tend to get very complicated by combining other family crests over the generations. Mon and Kamon are usually designed using a roundel containing a abstracted, stylized image of an object. This object can be a plant, an animal, a tool, or anything you fancy. This will lead to a large amount of categories containing many variations of a particular object.
