Kamon Book?

BadBoyBobbyB · 25 Apr 2024

I have a book from the 19th century that I believe contains a list of family seals. As I sadly do not speak Japanese I don't know much about it but it is a beautiful thing. I have enclosed some photos. If anyone has some information about the book I would love to learn more. Many thanks in advance.

Grandpa Frank · 25 Apr 2024

Sometimes it takes a day or two to get a good answer , bedtime in Japan now. I flipped the pictures so hopefully it's easier to read them.

BadBoyBobbyB · 25 Apr 2024

Thanks Grandpa Frank!

Grandpa Frank · 25 Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing ! Looks very interesting. Hope to get some good info and comments on it. I hope I have it orientated correctly , LOL.

Toritoribe · 25 Apr 2024

Grandpa Frank said:
I hope I have it orientated correctly

That made it incredibly easier to read!

Book Title:
いろは引紋帳
Crests Book in Traditional Japanese Alphabet Order

Editor:
田中菊雄
Tanaka Kikuo

Publisher:
求古堂
Kyūkodō
松崎半造
Matsuzaki Hanzō
Published on January 6, 1881

It explains the history of Japanese family crests and the reason why they decided to publish the book in the preface. It also contains how to draw some crests properly.

BadBoyBobbyB · 26 Apr 2024

Thank you for that interesting information, Toritoribe. It's nice to know a bit more about it.

nice gaijin · 26 Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing, as a graphic designer I find kamon fascinating!

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