Samurai-Class Man's Summer Formal Surcoat (jinbaori) with Dragon Roundels and Stylized Cloud Pattern

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Samurai-Class Man's Summer Formal Surcoat (jinbaori) with Dragon Roundels and Stylized Cloud Pattern

Japan, mid-Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Costumes; principal attire (upper body)
Silk twill with silk and gilt-paper supplementary weft patterning, silk satin with silk and gilt-paper supplementary weft patterning appliqué, silk plain weave with gilt-paper-wrapped weft trim, wool plain weave, full finish
Center back length: 33 3/4 in. (85.73 cm)
Costume Council Fund (M.2007.31)
Not currently on public view