Man's Samurai Class Ceremonial Fire Coat (Kajibanten) and Plastron

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Man's Samurai Class Ceremonial Fire Coat (Kajibanten) and Plastron

Japan, late Edo period, 19th century
Costumes; principal attire (entire body)
Coat: Wool (rasha), fulled finish, with wool appliqués, silk embroidery, and silk plain weave with gilt-paper supplementary patterning. Plastron: Wool (rasha), fulled finish, with wool appliqués, silk embroidery, silk plain weave with gilt-paper supplementary patterning, and gilt-paper-wrapped-silk-thread trim.
Center back length (Coat): 38 in. (96.52 cm) Plastron: 22 1/2 × 11 3/8 in. (57.15 × 28.89 cm)
Costume Council Fund (AC1999.177.1.1-.2)
Not currently on public view