Oda Nobunaga 6th Heaven Devil Calligraphy Art Poster

第六天魔王: The Great Devil of the 6th Heaven (meaning the enemy of Buddhism), is the nickname of Oda Nobunaga due to his hostility against the Buddhist in Japan, there is also rumor said that the nickname is given by himself when replying the letter of Takeda Shingen, who claiming himself as the protector of Buddhism. 織田信長: Oda Nobunaga was a legendary daimyo of Japan in the sengoku jidai who attempted to unify Japan and successfully gained control over most of Honshu. Nobunaga is regarded as one of three unifiers of Japan along with his retainers Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. During his later life, Nobunaga was widely known for most brutal suppression of determined opponents, eliminating those who by principle refused to cooperate or yield to his demands. His reign was noted for innovative military tactics, fostering free trade, and encouraging the start of the Momoyama historical art period. He was killed when his retainer Akechi Mitsuhide rebelled against him at Honno-ji. 天下布武 seal: The red seal is the Tenka Fubu seal used by Oda Nobunaga after the Siege of Inabayama Castle, Tenka Fubu means "All the world by force of arms" or "Rule the Empire by Force". In the background is the kamon (family crest) of Oda, Oda mokko (織田瓜) or "Oda quince flowers", following Oda Nobunaga Kao (花押, samurai signature), and another kamon Eirakusen (永楽銭) or "Ming Dynasty Eiraku Tsuho coin".