Yotsume Mon Plaque?

[BenVK]

I'm curious as to what this plaque (for want of a better word) would have been made for?

Apparently it's 22" x 16 and weighs over 20lbs.

 

I have the same mon embossed on the saya of one of my swords.

[Katsujinken]

Might've been for a dojo. The mon of the Takeda clan is associated with a major branch of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu.

[Jimmy R]

These show up in what is the Japanese equivalent of a thrift store from time to time. Most are aluminum and some are plated. I have a few. I used to always buy them when I saw them.

[Baka Gaijin]

Hi Guys.,

 

The Kamon associated with Takeda is Yotsu Bishi.

 

The Kamon depicted here is known as Maru Ni Yotsu Me.

[Dr Fox]

Been looking for an answer in this direction.

This is a kozuka I own.

Is this the same kamon.

[Baka Gaijin]

Hi Denis.,

 

Your Kamon is Maru Ni Yotsu Me Bishi.

 

Look at the way the Yotsu Me Bishi form is elongated as opposed to the Yotsu Me form which is square.

 

I was told the square form represented a Kuginuki tool for removing nails.

[Katsujinken]

Hi Guys.,

 

The Kamon associated with Takeda is Yotsu Bishi.

 

The Kamon depicted here is known as Maru Ni Yotsu Me.

Ah, thank you...

[Dr Fox]

Hi Denis.,

 

Your Kamon is Maru Ni Yotsu Me Bishi.

 

Look at the way the Yotsu Me Bishi form is elongated as opposed to the Yotsu Me form which is square.

 

I was told the square form represented a Kuginuki tool for removing nails.

 

 

Malcom, Many thanks, I had stopped searching. Another piece in the jig saw lol. regards.