Did you recognize the name: tejika bansashimono?

[SalaMarcos]

Hi from Spain,
Did you heard about a sashimono called: tejika bansashimono (手近番指物), and you know who represents inside an army or daimyō gyōretsu? Thanks in advance!

[SalaMarcos]

Or maybe the correct way of reading is Sentebansashimono 先手番指物? 

[SteveM]

I don't recognize that word/words. Nothing comes up in a search, which leads me to think there is a misspelling in the words (or it is so obscure, no other person on the internet has ever made reference to it - which seems unlikely, but it could be possible).

 

When I do a search on that phrase, the closest thing I get is 先手使番指物. Alas, there is no description for exactly what that is. I assume it is merely an identifying banner worn by someone on the very front lines of battle. 

[uwe]

As soon I’m back home, I’ll have a look in “O-umajirushi”. Perhaps there is something written about it….?!

[uwe]

Sry, couldn’t find the term….

Depending on the spelling with “番” (watch, guard, position…) or “判” (seal, monogram, signature…) I could imagine that it might have something to do with these things…..?!

[SalaMarcos]

Anyway, thanks a lot for all your hard work! I found this term in a ukiyo-e series of sashimono. I thought it was also some "preceding" sashimono, for example, during a daimyō gyōretsu. 

Thanks and best regards from Spain!