family crests (kamon)

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf symbol
Japanese cultural artifact
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs single
kamon
gptkbp:doesNotRegulate gptkb:law
gptkbp:etymology ka (family) + mon (crest/emblem)
gptkbp:firstAppearance gptkb:late_Heian_period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label family crests (kamon)
gptkbp:influenced Japanese corporate logos
martial arts emblems
modern Japanese design
gptkbp:influencedBy Chinese heraldry
gptkbp:language Japanese
gptkbp:motif animals
plants
tools
natural phenomena
geometric shapes
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Maru_ni_Chigai_Takanoha
gptkb:Tokugawa_clan_crest
gptkb:Uroko-mon
gptkb:Sasa-rindo
gptkb:Imperial_chrysanthemum_crest
gptkb:Kiri-mon
gptkb:Kageyama-mon
gptkb:Kikkō-mon
gptkb:Kuyo-mon
gptkb:Tachibana-mon
Mitsuba aoi
gptkbp:numberOfDesigns over 20,000
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Heian_period
gptkbp:popularizedBy gptkb:Kamakura_period
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:coat_of_arms
mon (emblem)
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:noble_family
gptkb:samurai
shrines
temples
kabuki actors
sumo wrestlers
Japanese families
artisans (from Edo period)
commoners (from Edo period)
merchants (from Edo period)
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:art
official documents
temple architecture
ceremonial purposes
identification
martial arts uniforms
wedding kimono
funeral attire
distinguishing families
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:usedOn gptkb:clothing
gptkb:shield
household items
banners
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sasa-rindo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6