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The Uesugi clan (上杉) was a Japanese samurai clan, descended from the Fujiwara clan and particularly notable for their power in the Muromachi and Sengoku periods. The clan was known for the daimyo Uesugi Kenshin who fought against legendary daimyo Takeda Shingen druing the sengoku jidai. This is the kamon (family crest/emblem) of the Uesugi clan, featuring two flying swallows in bamboo. Below the crest is “Uesugi” in kanji.

Kenshin "謙信", Uesugi Kenshin, a famous samurai in sengoku period, and Dragon of Echigo "越後の龍" is the praise given to Uesugi Kenshin for his martial prowess on the battlefield, writen in calligraphy style. In the background is kamon of Uesugi "Uesugi Sasa(Uesugi Bamboo)".

This is the kamon of Uesugi clan, Bi monji (毘, Bishamonten, god of war in Buddhism), color style from the game Total War: Shogun 2.

上杉謙信: Uesugi Kenshin, 越後の龍: The Dragon of Echigo, 刀八毘沙門: Eight Sword Bishamon, in the background is the kamon (family crest) of Uesugi, Uesugi Sasa (上杉笹) or "Uesugi Bamboo", and kenshin flag, Ryu (龍, dragon) and Bi (毘, Bishamonten), at the bottom is the samurai signature of Kenshin.

Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信) was a daimyo who was born as Nagao Kagetora, and after the adoption into the Uesugi clan, ruled Echigo Province in the Sengoku period of Japan. Kenshin is famed for his honourable conduct, his military expertise, a long-standing rivalry with Takeda Shingen, and his belief in the Buddhist god of war - Bishamonten. The Dragon of Echigo (越後の龍) is the nickname given to Uesugin Kenshin because of his fearsome skills in the martial arts displayed on the battlefield.

This is the kamon of Uesugi clan, the Uesugi Sasa (上杉笹) mon, meaning “Uesugi Bamboo”.

Uesugi Sasa (上杉笹) mon, meaning "Uesugi Bamboo" crest, this mon was used as kamon by the Uesugi clan in sengoku jidai.

This is the kamon of Uesugi clan, "Bi" kanji in Bishamonten, in silver chrome style.

Uesugi Kamon Uesugi Sasa in Silver Foil. Uesugi Sasa (上杉笹) mon, meaning "Uesugi Bamboo". 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.

Calligraphy art of Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信), below the kanji is the samurai signature of Kenshin and the kamon of Uesugi clan, Uesugi sasa. In the background is the statue of Uesugi Kenshin at Kasugayama Castle, the primary fortress of the Kenshin during the Sengoku period.

The kamon (clan crest) of Uesugi clan in Sengoku period of Japan, Uesugi Sasa (上杉笹), meaning "Uesugi Bamboo". 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.

Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信), a famous samurai leader and warrior in Sengoku Period. God of War (軍神) is the praise given to Kenshin for his honourable conduct and military expertise. In the background is the statue samurai signature of Kenshin.

This is the kamon of Uesugi clan, Uesugi Sasa (上杉笹) or “Uesugi Bamboo”, in silver chrome style.

Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信) was a daimyo who was born as Nagao Kagetora, and after the adoption into the Uesugi clan, ruled Echigo Province in the Sengoku period of Japan. Kenshin is famed for his honourable conduct, his military expertise, a long-standing rivalry with Takeda Shingen, and his belief in the Buddhist god of war - Bishamonten. In fact, many of his followers and others believed him to be the Avatar of Bishamonten, and called Kenshin "God of War".

上杉謙信: Uesugi Kenshin 軍神: God of War, the nickname of Kenshin due to his honourable conduct and military expertise. In the background is the statue of Uesugi Kenshin, and above his name is the samurai signature of Kenshin.

This is the Uesugi Sasa (上杉笹) mon, meaning “Uesugi Bamboo”, it is the sasa mon that used by Uesugi clan.

Handsome samurai with long black hair raises his katana, actor musician Gackt in his role as the Dragon of Echigo in the drama Furrin Kazan

Kenshin Uesugi from Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes game character, which one he is a boss

Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信), a famous samurai leader and warrior in Sengoku Period. The Dragon of Echigo (越後の龍) is the epithet given to Uesugin Kenshin because of his fearsome skills in the martial arts displayed on the battlefield.

The clan crest (kamon) of Uesugi clan in Sengoku period of Japan, Uesugi sasa (上杉笹) mon, meaning “Uesugi Bamboo”.

Uesugi Kenshin design exudes elegance & strength! Inspired by the legendary samurai, this product reflects the essence of Japanese history. Perfect for those seeking a powerful statement piece.

Uesugi 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 minimalistic 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 containg many variations of aparticular object. Although we end up with thousends of mon, d...

Mitsuyama (三つ山), meaning "Three Mountains", this mon was also used as kamon by the Naoe clan in Sengoku Jidai.

This is the Kenmonshokamon Uesugi Sasa (見聞諸家紋 上杉笹) mon, meaning "Uesugi Bamboo of Kenmonshokamon ", it is the version of Uesugi Clan kamon recorded in Kenmonshokamon, the oldest book that collect the family crests of Japanese samurai.

Samurai Family Crests - Uesugi.

Naoe Kanetsugu (直江兼続) was a Japanese samurai of sengoku jidai. As the eldest son of Higuchi Kanetoyo, Kanetsugu was famed for his service to two generations of the Uesugi daimyos. Kanetsugu served first as a kosho to Uesugi Kenshin. After Kenshin had died, he served Kagekatsu, the adopted son of Kenshin.

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The clan crest (kamon) of Uesugi clan in Sengoku period of Japan, Bi monji (毘, Bishamonten, god of war in Buddhism).