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Staff of command

saihai 采配

1600-1868 | Heinrich von Siebold

Insignia were deployed in the field of battle to issue commands. Towards the end of the Muromachi period (1333-1568) military tactics changed. A variety of different troop formations were formed, which were directed by such aids as a staff of command, a shell trumpet or a drum.

Insignia were deployed in the field of battle to issue commands. Towards the end of the Muromachi period (1333-1568) military tactics changed. A variety of different troop formations were formed, which were directed by such aids as a staff of command, a shell trumpet or a drum.

Collection:
Heinrich von Siebold (1852 St. Martin/Boppard - 1908 Schloss Freudenstein/Bozen) DNB

Time:
1600-1868

Object Name
Staff of command

Material/technology:
Paper, lacquered wood, metal, silk

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Period
Edo Period

Invs.
32560

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