Kashiwa Kamon Engraving Size:1.5 cm To keep consistency in the

To keep consistency in the design

made many references to that concept

There are many conflicting stories about who first created and used this kamon

soon followed by their vassals

Hitsuji Menuki - MM010

Kashiwa Kamon Engraving Size:1.5 cm To keep consistency in theKashiwa Kamon Engraving Figure Quercus dentata (daimyo oak) in Japanese The Kashiwa is one of the 10 most used family emblems (Jdaimon) in Japan. In ancient times, Japanese people presented offerings to their gods using oak leaves as trays. Since then the oak has been considered a sacred tree. It is believed that Shinto priests were the first to use Kashiwa emblems as shinmon (shrine emblem). The use of Kashiwa mon eventually spread throughout Japan