Description<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0Especially this hanging scroll seems to have been the one that was hung in the season of Tango no Sekku (\u7aef\u5348\u306e\u7bc0\u53e5). The Tango-no Sekku (\u7aef\u5348\u306e\u7bc0\u53e5) is one of the seasonal festivals and generally regarded as the Boy\u2019s Festival. It is said that the Tango-no Sekku comes from the Continent. Since the Muromachi period (1336-1658), there has been a custom in which some kind of items, such as a hanging scroll depicting a Samurai or Samurai armors, were displayed in the hope of boys growing up well and succeeding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Regarding the design, the hanging scroll depicts a Samurai warrior in full armor. Judging from the luxurious armor of the Samurai, he seems to be of high rank and a military commander (\u6b66\u5c06, Busho). This armor consists of several parts, and we would like to focus on some of them. The protector for the head is called the Kabuto (\u515c, helmet). It seems this type of Kabuto is categorized as the Eboshi Kabuto (\u70cf\u5e3d\u5b50\u515c). Eboshi (\u70cf\u5e3d\u5b50) means a hat worn by adult men in ceremonial Japanese dress since the Heian period (794-1185), and was often used as a design for helmets. It is said that compared to the common-used Suji Kabuto and Hoshi Kabuto, the Eboshi Kabuto was lighter and easier to make since it was made of less iron plate. Therefore, this type of Kabuto became popular in the late Warring States period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0In addition, the Maedatemono (\u524d\u7acb\u7269, front decoration) is attached to this Kabuto. The motif of Maetate seems to be a Nichirin (\u65e5\u8f2a, another name for the sun) or a Getsurin\/Gatsurin (\u6708\u8f2a, another name for the moon). There was a widespread belief among Samurai, the Myouken (\u5999\u898b) belief. This religion was born in India. It was mixed with the Polestar belief and was brought to Japan from the continent. The sun, the moon, and the stars of the entire universe were the symbols of faith. The Myouken Bosatsu (\u5999\u898b\u83e9\u85a9, \u83e9\u85a9 means Bodhisattva) fulfills all wishes such as fertility of rich harvest, peace, the prosperity of the clan, healing of illness, longevity, success in business, traffic safety, academic achievement, marriage, etcetera. Therefore, it is understandable that Samurai cherished sun and moon motifs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0He also holds Saihai (\u91c7\u914d) in his right hand. It\u00a0is a tool made by attaching strips of cloth or paper to the end of a stick so that it could be seen from a distance. It began to be used around the end of the Muromachi period (\u5ba4\u753a\u6642\u4ee3, 1336-1573) and is also written as \u91c7\u5e63, \u518d\u62dd, or \u91c7 in Japanese. This item initially comes from the Sai (\u65c4), a tool used to call a tamed falcon, and its name influenced the name of Saihai. Those who could use a Saihai were limited to the commander of the Ashigaru (\u8db3\u8efd, foot soldier) or above or Samurai warriors who had notable military exploits. Being allowed to possess this tool meant commanding a unit, and it was a convenient tool. At the same time, it also had a strong meaning of showing the rank and authority of a military commander. In an actual battle, the movement of the troops was controlled in detail by swinging the Saihai, such as using it as a signal to advance. The signal from this tool differs depending on each military commander, and there is no set pattern. Therefore, it was necessary for the soldiers who received the order to understand the content of the signal perfectly. A theory says that warlords chose their Saihais according to their preferences in the Warring States period. However, in the Edo period, when battles were abolished, this tool became more meaningful than ever as a symbol of authority. The Tokugawa (\u5fb3\u5ddd) family, who ruled the Edo Shogunate, restricted the ownership of these tools based on social status. Saihais were generally made of paper or yak tail hair. Since the Saihai attached to this armor is made of paper, it is the one which was often used on battlefields.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0If you look at the red flag placed behind him, you can see a mark in the shape of a circle on it. It is a type of family crest. In the Warring States period and other periods, the use of flags or banners with family crests on them was used to distinguish between allies and foes and to raise morale. This type of flag, in which the lower part of the flag is not fixed, is called Nagare bata (\u6d41\u308c\u65d7, flowing flag), and is a classic military flag that was used since the late Heian period when military flags first appeared.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Along with the gorgeous appearance of the armor, there is an atmosphere of bravery and dignity on this hanging scroll.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0*As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition.<\/span><\/p>\n Examples of how to decorate a hanging scroll<\/strong><\/span> \u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0This item is a Kakejiku (\u639b\u8ef8, hanging scroll). When displaying a hanging scroll in a Japanese-style room, it is generally\u00a0hung\u00a0on the wall of the Tokonoma (\u5e8a\u306e\u9593). However, no etiquette says you cannot hang a\u00a0hanging\u00a0scroll anywhere other than in Tokonoma or a Japanese-style room. You could enjoy them regardless of where you display them. You could also create an alcove-like space by simply hanging a scroll out of direct sunlight, laying tatami mats under it, and placing Japanese miscellaneous goods and flower arrangements.\u00a0A Tokonoma is a space in a Japanese-style room where the floor is one step higher than the rest of the room. It was initially thought to be a place where gods resided and was created as a space for people of high status to sit. Since the Edo period, Tokonomas have been created in ordinary houses as a place for guests (high-status people) to sit, and it is considered the most sacred and noble place in a Japanese-style room. In recent years, it has often been set up\u00a0as a space for art exhibitions, such as hanging scrolls and displaying flowers and ornaments.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-11-070011TOP-scaled.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords\/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n
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