O-umajirushi

O-umajirushi
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Publisher : The Academy of the Four Directions
Total Pages : 313
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ISBN-10 : 9780692377406
ISBN-13 : 0692377409
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Download or read book O-umajirushi written by and published by The Academy of the Four Directions. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A translation of a unique 17th-century compendium of samurai heraldry, annotated with the symbolism and stories behind the banners. O-umajirushi is the earliest surviving color compendium of Japanese crests and heraldry. At the time, woodblock printing was just starting to allow for widespread distribution of books in Japan. O-umajirushi took advantage of this technology to make color reproductions of the various banners and other devices used by 170 different samurai commanders. This translation presents copies of the original pages of O-umajirushi with translations, annotations, explanations, and comparisons, as well as 30 pages of context, background information, and historic images. It provides an in-depth look at samurai heraldry and into a key historical source.


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