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Man's Samurai Class Ceremonial Fire Coat (Kajibanten) and Plastronlate Edo period, 19th century

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Japanese haori-style short robe in jet-black fabric with ivory trim at cuffs and front panels, displayed open to reveal powder-blue lining
Black silk haori displayed flat, featuring three circular mon (family crests) in white on the chest and sleeves, with a white-bordered rectangular panel at center back containing a matching crest, and pale edging along the front panels.

Unknown, Man's Samurai Class Ceremonial Fire Coat (Kajibanten) and Plastron, late Edo period, 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Man's Samurai Class Ceremonial Fire Coat (Kajibanten) and Plastron
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
late Edo period, 19th century
Medium
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.
Dimensions
Center back length (Coat): 38 in. (96.52 cm) Plastron: 22 1/2 × 11 3/8 in. (57.15 × 28.89 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
AC1999.177.1.1-.2
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles