Any database for the explanation of specific Japanese Clan Mon?

by Solar1214

I'm specifically looking for the significance of each smaller part that make up Japanese clan emblems, primarily from the Sengoku era. Does such a database exist? The Date clan mon is especially interesting to me. Thank you!

LTercero

Hello, sorry for the late reply to this question, I just saw this today. There is a book that I think you would be interested in, which covers the topic of mon. The book is titled Japanese Heraldry and Heraldic Flag , edited by David F. Phillips. A large portion of the book is dedicated to mon, providing general information behind the, different styles, types, etc. It also has a rather lengthy catalogue of different ones used throughout history, along with what each one represented and notable houses and/or clans that used them.