AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR
Lot 161:
Description
Edo-era, very rarely encountered. A high-ranking samurai garment of padded violet fabric, enclosing a full coat of mail, the high collar with horn toggle and cord closure, lined in muslin fabric. With detachable mail sleeves connected by horn toggles, lined in blue cotton, block-stamped with large saffron and coral flowers. Latter 17th century. Minor wear to lining. Overall height 65 cm / 25 1/2". Condition II
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