Description
Japanese Sashimono war banner, to be worn attached to the back of a samurai’s armor by special fittings. In the form of a group of medicine gourd bottles in gold gilt lacquer. The largest gourd stands the tallest on top of the Sashimono pole surrounded by smaller gourd bottles. The Sashimono captures the high drama of the fully outfitted samurai warrior in all of his glory. Mounted on steel plates and armature wire.
Edo period (1603 – 1868)
Dimensions: 17″ x 17″ x 34″ on stand
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