Many lesser smiths are included. From a ten volume work dated 1779. The selection given is representative of the principal motifs of japanese heraldy. Annotated with surnames. Panchita Hawley Compiled from the old, foxing card files of Willis M. Hawley.
Terminology is arranged both by subject and alphabetically.
Romanization and kanji. A VERY valuable resource for anyone interested in Karate, Ryukyu Kobudo of other Okinawan martial arts. 28 pages of Genealogies. Over 160 Photos and Illustrations. Printed in 1700, Items of historical value that all-educated samurai were expected to be familiar with.