Furin Kazan Takeda Shingen Samurai Black Noren Curtain
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Furin Kazan� Takeda Shingen� Samurai Black� Noren Curtain This fantastic Noren is emblazoned with 風林火山 or 'Furin Kazan', the battle cry of the famous samurai, Takeda Shingen. The famous motto: 'Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain', was taken from Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War.' This phrase refers to the idea of Swift as the Wind, Silent as a Forest, Fierce as Fire and Immovable as a Mountain, (which is what is says on this Noren). The motto applied to Shingen's policies and his military strategy.It measures: 86 cm wide by 100 cm long (34" X 40") and is split at the center into 2 separate panels - the perfect size to fit in a doorway. Built to last, it is made heavy 100% cotton fabric. It is jet-black with a red crest at the centre and over-printed in white characters. It has loops at the top for stringing it on a stick or bamboo above the doorway. Excellent quality -it would add a dramatic touch to your any modern-day samurai's room...Note: the last photo is not part of this listing - just a picture of Takeda Shingen.-MADE IN JAPAN-About the life of Takeda Shingen:Takeda Shingen ( 武田 信玄 ?, December 1, 1521 – May 13, 1573), of Kai Province, was a preeminent daimyo in feudal Japan with exceptional military prestige in the late stage of the Sengoku period.NameShingen was called "Tarō" (a commonly used pet name for the eldest son of a Japanese
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