Shibata Tapestries

This is the kamon of Shibata clan, Maru ni futatu Karigane (丸に二つ雁金) or "Double wild goose in a circle", in silver chrome style.

The Shibata clan (柴田) was a Japanese clan that had originated during the Heian period (12th century) of Japan. The Shibata clan of Echigo province were notably related to that of the Shibata clan of Owari province. The Shibata clan of Echigo were descended from Sasaki Moritsuna, a supporter of Minamoto no Yoritomo and a son of Sasaki Hideyoshi. The Shibata later became retainers of the Nagao clan, which was under control by the famed Uesugi Kenshin. After Shibata Shigeie died during the year of 1587, the Shibata clan attempted to break away from the Uesugi. After this, the clan of Echigo became extinct, never to be seen again. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Shibata clan, Maru ni futatu Karigane (丸に二つ雁金) or “Double wild goose in

This is the kamon of Shibata clan, Maru ni futatu Karigane (丸に二つ雁金) or “Double wild goose in a circle”, in total war shogun style.

Ukiyo-e of Shibata Katsuie (柴田勝家) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Katsuie destroying his own troops water vessel to inspire the army before battle. Behind is the kamon of 柴田 勝家 clan, with calligraphy kanji of Shibata Katsuie, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.

The kamon (clan crest) of Shibata clan in Sengoku period of Japan, Maruni Futatsu Karigane (丸に二つ雁金), meaning "Encircled double wild goose". Cool kamon design suitable for Japanese or samurai fan, also can be given to your friends or family who use this kamon as their family crest.

Maruni Futatu Karigane (丸に二つ雁金), meaning "Encircled double wild goose", this mon was also used as kamon by the Shibata clan in Sengoku Jidai.

2095 CHAMPS

Crows and Red Sky Vintage Japanese Print by Shibata Zeshin

“What does evil look like to crows from up in the sky? They’re brave enough to play hide-and-seek with the dead.” ― Leah Weiss

You should have gone to Shiratorizawa

I should have gone to Shiratorizawa