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-70%Original Japanese WWII Hand-Painted Silk Good Luck Flag with Painted Samurai & Page of Translations - 29 x 33”—
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Original Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of a Japanese Good Luck flag, with dozens of well wishes and words of encouragement from the soldier’s friends and family. These include Destroy the Americans and British and Sincere Loyalty in service to the nation. This example also has a tremendous depiction of a Samurai in the bottom right corner, something we’ve never seen before!
The flag measures 29 x 33” and retains both of its original corner reinforcements, which appear to be gold leaf. Both of the tie strings are retained. The flag is in great condition but does have heavy folding and staining.
The flag comes with a page of 26 translations of phrases on the flag, including Never Stop Firing, The Principles of Prince Shotoku, and We are One Heart United. From what the translations say, the owner’s name does not appear to be present on this example.
The flag is made of what appears to be rayon cloth, an early form of synthetic cloth made from wood, with the red "sun" dyed piece sewn into the middle. The flag is in good condition and is the real deal. The writing is still mostly legible, and this would make a fine display piece for a wall or glass table. These are getting harder and harder to find in any condition, and this is the first we’ve seen with a Samurai painted on!
Ready to display!
The Good Luck Flag, known as hinomaru yosegaki (日の丸 寄せ書き) in the Japanese language, was a traditional gift for Japanese servicemen deployed during the military campaigns of the Empire of Japan, though most notably during World War II. The flag given to a soldier was a national flag signed by friends and family, often with short messages wishing the soldier victory, safety, and good luck.
The Japanese call their country's flag hinomaru, which translates literally to "sun-round", referencing the red circle on a white field. When the hinomaru was signed, the Japanese characters were usually written vertically, and radiated outward from the edge of the red circle. This practice is referenced in the second term, yosegaki, meaning "sideways-writing". The phrase hinomaru-yosegaki can be interpreted as "To write sideways around the red sun", describing the appearance of the signed flag. This particular example completely unique is written in old KANJI the writing are mainly Japanese names of this soldier's family and friends with quotes and phrases.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
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Original Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of a Japanese Good Luck flag, with dozens of well wishes and words of encouragement from the soldier’s friends and family. These include Destroy the Americans and British and Sincere Loyalty in service to the nation. This example also has a tremendous depiction of a Samurai in the bottom right corner, something we’ve never seen before!
The flag measures 29 x 33” and retains both of its original corner reinforcements, which appear to be gold leaf. Both of the tie strings are retained. The flag is in great condition but does have heavy folding and staining.
The flag comes with a page of 26 translations of phrases on the flag, including Never Stop Firing, The Principles of Prince Shotoku, and We are One Heart United. From what the translations say, the owner’s name does not appear to be present on this example.
The flag is made of what appears to be rayon cloth, an early form of synthetic cloth made from wood, with the red "sun" dyed piece sewn into the middle. The flag is in good condition and is the real deal. The writing is still mostly legible, and this would make a fine display piece for a wall or glass table. These are getting harder and harder to find in any condition, and this is the first we’ve seen with a Samurai painted on!
Ready to display!
The Good Luck Flag, known as hinomaru yosegaki (日の丸 寄せ書き) in the Japanese language, was a traditional gift for Japanese servicemen deployed during the military campaigns of the Empire of Japan, though most notably during World War II. The flag given to a soldier was a national flag signed by friends and family, often with short messages wishing the soldier victory, safety, and good luck.
The Japanese call their country's flag hinomaru, which translates literally to "sun-round", referencing the red circle on a white field. When the hinomaru was signed, the Japanese characters were usually written vertically, and radiated outward from the edge of the red circle. This practice is referenced in the second term, yosegaki, meaning "sideways-writing". The phrase hinomaru-yosegaki can be interpreted as "To write sideways around the red sun", describing the appearance of the signed flag. This particular example completely unique is written in old KANJI the writing are mainly Japanese names of this soldier's family and friends with quotes and phrases.
