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Heraldry in
mon, share elements of form and the element of heredity with European coats of arms
(often misleadingly termed "family crests"). Heraldic bearings were also displayed on banners, as in European heraldry, but were not typically displayed on shields in Japan. While the development of heraldry in Europe and Japan may be seen as separate but parallel, there are also several profound differences between the notions, forms and uses of heraldry in Japan and those in Europe.
Mon
The familial crests, called mon because kachi kuri (dried chestnut) is a homophone for "victory" (kachi).[2]
Heraldic banners
Japanese heraldic flags include:
References
- ^ Baird (2001), p.15.
- ^ Baird (2001), p.12.
References
- Baird, Merrily (2001). Symbols of Japan: Thematic Motifs in Art and Design. New York: Rizzoli International Publications. ISBN 084782361X.
- Turnbull, Stephen (2002). Samurai Heraldry. Oxford, UK: Osprey Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1841763047.