Shinsengumi umbrella, a Japanese umbrella Origin: Japan, around 1930.

Origin: Japan, around 1930. Material: Rice paper and bamboo. Text: Features Japanese text, including 水戸黄門 (Mito Kōmon) and 光園 (Kōen). Design: Traditional Japanese style with black accents. Purpose: Originally used for protection from the elements, now also collected as a cultural item. Symbolism: The umbrella's wide shape is said to represent "protection from hardships" and "lifelong happiness".