Boys’ Day Banner Object The mounted commander wears a

The mounted commander wears a horned helmet and full armor

Joseon white porcelains (baekja) are characterized by the beauty of modest forms

Set of four thinly turned lobed wood plates

possibly wisteria

A long wooden wand used to mix lacquer in the workshop

Boys’ Day Banner Object The mounted commander wears aA large banner of the kind flown outdoors for Boys Day (May 5) to wish strength and good fortune on a familys sons. A family crest sits at the top, above two samurai hand painted in bright mineral colors. The mounted commander wears a horned helmet and full armor; a younger warrior stands below with a spear. A red battle standard and gold baton rise against bands of blue cloud. The artists signature and red seal appear at the lower edge. In excellent