Boys’ Day Banner

Boys’ Day BannerA large banner of the kind flown outdoors for Boys Day (May 5) to wish strength and good fortune on a familys sons. A family crest sits at the top, above two samurai hand painted in bright mineral colors. The mounted commander wears a horned helmet and full armor; a younger warrior stands below with a spear. A red battle standard and gold baton rise against bands of blue cloud. The artists signature and red seal appear at the lower edge. In excellent

It has been stencil-dyed with a variety of patterns

he casts a serene look

The grain of the wood can be seen on various portions of the piece

My visit to Mingeikan was enlightening in this regard- the tea bowls on display had sloped rims

A Japanese votive wooden mallet from a Shinto shrine

Large temple candlestick made of iron

The short wand ending in a delicate double-helix structure

this particular piece is distinctive

a younger warrior stands below with a spear

The fabric is decorated with stenciled geometric patterns in gold-leaf

the Zen Buddhist monk who is depicted in a seated posture

An off-white kamiko