mon (Japanese crest)
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The mon (Japanese crest) is a traditional heraldic emblem used in Japan to represent families, individuals, institutions, and organizations, often featuring stylized natural or geometric motifs.
Aliases (1)
- monshō ×1
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural practice
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heraldic emblem → symbol → |
| alsoKnownAs |
kamon
→
monshō → |
| appearsOn |
banners
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curtains → flags → formal garments → gravestones → kimono → lacquerware → temple architecture → |
| associatedWith |
Japanese nobility
→
samurai class → |
| commonMotif |
animals
→
celestial bodies → flowers → geometric patterns → plants → |
| countryOfOrigin |
Japan
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| culturalSignificance |
marker of lineage and identity in Japan
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| describedAs |
traditional heraldic emblem used in Japan
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| developedFrom |
courtly decorative motifs
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| differsFrom |
European coats of arms
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| function |
brand-like logo
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family identification → institutional emblem → status symbol → |
| governs |
design conventions such as symmetry
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use of circular frames → |
| hasSubtype |
clan crest
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corporate crest → family crest → |
| historicalUse |
decoration of armor
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decoration of banners → decoration of clothing → decoration of household goods → identification in battle → |
| relatedTo |
European heraldry
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| timePeriod |
Heian period
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| typicalMotifs |
geometric motifs
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stylized natural motifs → |
| usedBy |
families
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individuals → institutions → organizations → |
| usedIn |
Japan
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| writingSystem |
Japanese
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
mon (Japanese crest)
("monshō")
→
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alsoKnownAs |
|
Imperial Seal of Japan
→
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emblemType |