獣/BEAST
出猟の際の儀礼を示す。単(盾たて)を清める儀式。盾の上部に羽飾りなどを加えている。下部の台座は口(さいの形・祝詞を入れる器)。右は犬(猛獣の意)。 BEAST:Indicates the ritual for hunting. A ceremony to purify the shield. The upper part of the shield is decorated with feathers and other ornaments. The lower pedestal is a "sai" (a form of a vessel to hold the words of congratulation). On the right is a dog (meaning fierce beast).