Shibata Magnets

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.

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