Rare 1800s Hand painted Japanese Denim Fireman Jacket Kimono

Description: FEATURE: 1800-1900s Edo-Meiji Period Benkei Ushiwamaru Figure Painting Japanese Antique Fireman Jacket - RARE DETAIL: Unisex, Comfortable to Wear & Authentic. This museum grade quality one-of-a-kind antique fireman's jacket is from the Edo-Meiji Era. It is reversible, dyed with natural indigo, which makes it fire retardant. In the inside is hand painted with a powerful painting of Benkei and Ushiwakaru figure. Benkei is a Japanese warrior monk who lived in the later years of the Heian Period, with the character of great strength and loyalty. This jacket is in excellent condition, heavy and solid built. Some colour faded and dirt due to its age, see pictures for reference. This is a very rare work, according to that time period. It can be worn or display for wall decoration. The history of antique fireman's jacket in the Edo-Meiji period, the firemen would wear the indigo "outside" of the jacket, soak in water and go put out the fire and safe people. When they are done with the mission, they will flip the jacket inside out and wear the more artistic side and have sake to celebrate the success of their mission. MATERIAL: 100% Cotton, Japanese Antique Textile, double stitching, natural dyed indigo CONDITION: Moderate used and washed. Colour nicely faded, (great antique condition, see pictures). not Fragile. "one-of-a-kind, museum grade quality." SIZE: Roughly an XL full arm's length: 47" Shoulder to Shoulder: 24" Collar to bottom: 37" Chest width (armpit to armpit): 24" COLOUR: see picture GENDER: Unisex M/F WASHING INSTRUCTION: -Handwash gentle with cold to warm water, use mild detergent if needed. Hang to dry in the shadow. Wash separately.

Price: 12000 USD

Location: Ambler, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-12-06T18:16:33.000Z

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