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Japanese Samurai Daimyo Gunsen browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1700: item # 450206
Shogun Art Gallery Portland, OR. USA Kyoto, Japan "SOLD" |
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This is a beautiful bamboo and lacquer Edo period Samurai Gunsen Fan. The inscription on the box indicates it was owned by a Daimyo by the name of Uesugi Kenshin. His 'fiefdom' was in Eichigo (present day Niigata Ken). The interior of the Gunsen has a family crest and on the reverse a golden sun motif. The cord is also original to the Edo period. A rare original example of a Samurai Gunsen Fan which was released from the former Kyoto Arashiyama Museum. Remarks: Uesugi Kenshin, February 18, 1530 - April 19, 1578 was a warlord who ruled Echigo province in the Sengoku Period of Japan. Uesugi Kenshin was one of the many powerful lords of the Sengoku-jidai. He is famed for his prowess on the battlefield, his military expertise, strategy and his belief in the god of war - Bishamonten. Kenshin was born in Echigo Province and was the son of a powerful warlord. Kenshin's father died in battle, starting tumult and civil war in Echigo where he was the ruler. Kenshin fought with his brother and won, thus receiving his father's lands and becoming a powerful Daimyo. |
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