Among the designs of Kikumon, Juroku-yaegiku (eightfold Chrysanthemum with sixteen petals) (Jurokuben-yaeomotegiku, eightfold Chrysanthemum with sixteen petals facing up/Jurokuyo-yaeomotegiku, eightfold Chrysanthemum with sixteen leaves facing up) whereby the designed yaegiku (eightfold Chrysanthemum) represents the Japanese emperor and empress. |
菊紋の内、八重菊を図案化した菊紋である十六八重菊(十六弁八重表菊・十六葉八重表菊)は、日本の天皇と皇室を表す紋章である。 |