Japanese Family Crests - 日本の家紋
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: ** Japanese Text Only** Condition as shown in image; highlighting on content (?) page;
Steeped in centuries of aristocratic tradition and clan identity, 日本の家紋 (Japanese Family Crests) is an authoritative visual compendium that chronicles the rich and intricate world of kamon — the hereditary emblems that have defined Japanese families, samurai clans, and noble houses for over a millennium. The work presents an extensive catalogue of these iconic symbols, detailing their origins, structural classifications, and the cultural codes embedded within their elegant geometric and naturalistic forms, from delicate floral roundels to bold geometric abstractions. Published by the prestigious Kyoto-based art publisher Seigensha, this volume stands as a definitive reference for scholars, designers, and enthusiasts of Japanese visual culture, illustrating how kamon function not merely as decorative motifs but as a living language of lineage, honour, and aesthetic refinement. Seigensha's characteristically meticulous production values ensure that every crest is rendered with exceptional clarity, making this an indispensable resource for anyone drawn to the intersection of Japanese history and design — and leaving the reader to wonder just how many of these timeless emblems quietly persist in modern Japanese life today.
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Format: Paperback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: ** Japanese Text Only** Condition as shown in image; highlighting on content (?) page;
Steeped in centuries of aristocratic tradition and clan identity, 日本の家紋 (Japanese Family Crests) is an authoritative visual compendium that chronicles the rich and intricate world of kamon — the hereditary emblems that have defined Japanese families, samurai clans, and noble houses for over a millennium. The work presents an extensive catalogue of these iconic symbols, detailing their origins, structural classifications, and the cultural codes embedded within their elegant geometric and naturalistic forms, from delicate floral roundels to bold geometric abstractions. Published by the prestigious Kyoto-based art publisher Seigensha, this volume stands as a definitive reference for scholars, designers, and enthusiasts of Japanese visual culture, illustrating how kamon function not merely as decorative motifs but as a living language of lineage, honour, and aesthetic refinement. Seigensha's characteristically meticulous production values ensure that every crest is rendered with exceptional clarity, making this an indispensable resource for anyone drawn to the intersection of Japanese history and design — and leaving the reader to wonder just how many of these timeless emblems quietly persist in modern Japanese life today.