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Samurai Firemen's Green wool Jacket, Family Crest, Edo

Hawk on Pine Tree on Men's Antique Kimono, Wall Decor

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Samurai Kamishimo, Blue See-Through Tsumoji Kataginu Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 801363
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This is a "kataginu" (shoulder cloth), only the upper vest of kamishimo without trousers. Kami-shimo simply means top and bottom in Japanese. It was a high ranking samurai's formal attire when they attended official meetings at the Edo castle. It was worn over a kosode (kimono with small sleeves) with trousers. The shoulders are arch shaped and this was the style that developed in the late Edo period (1603-1868). Longer trousers (approx. 1.5 times longer) were chosen for special oc ...click for details

Samurai Kamishimo in Tan Color Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 798809
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This is “kataginu” (shoulder cloth), only the upper vest of kamishimo without a trouser. Kami-shimo simply means top and bottom in Japanese. It was a high ranking samurai’s formal attire when they attended official meetings at the Edo castle. It was worn over kosode (kimono with small sleeves) with trousers. The shoulders are arch shaped and this was the style that developed in the late Edo period (1603-1868). Longer trousers (approx. 1.5 times longer) were chosen for special occasions. ...click for details

Samurai Kamishimo in Moss Green Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 798804
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This is “kataginu” (shoulder cloth), only the upper vest of kamishimo without a trouser. Kami-shimo simply means top and bottom in Japanese. It was a high ranking samurai’s formal attire when they attended official meetings at the Edo castle. It was worn over kosode (kimono with small sleeves) with trousers. The shoulders are arch shaped and this was the style that developed in the late Edo period (1603-1868). Longer trousers (approx. 1.5 times longer) were chosen for special occasions. ...click for details

Japanese Fisherman's Cotton Celebratory Robe, Padded Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1920 item# 790155
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Antique Japanese maiwai, katazome stencil dye on cotton, padded and in excellent condition, 51"(4'2") x 51", circa Meiji (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926). This maiwai is old but has been well maintained, pretty clean condition without any order. One damaged area (did not go through to the liner) was repaired with very small stitches (photo #9). The photo #10 shows the area before it was repaired with stitches and filled with red color. ...click for details

Unique Antique Yogi, Futon Bed Cover from Kaga Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 787736
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Unique old Japanese yogi (kimono-shaped futon bed cover) from Kaga, a weeping willow tree with a butterfly family crest, 57" x 72", Meiji Period (1868-1912). Kaga, located in today's Kanazawa prefecture area, was known as "Kaga One-million Koku", the wealthiest domain next to the Tokugawa Shogun family during the Edo period (1603-1868). Each domain was assessed its wealth measured by &qu ...click for details

Antique Chinese Rug, Silk and Metal Carpet with Dragons Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 748786
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A beautiful Chinese silk rug (6' x 9'); the yellow field bearing a central medallion of a front-facing dragon with four side-facing dragons in each corner, all on a stylized linked flower head ground, the border with stylized lotus, peony and other flowers of good fortune. This is an old hand woven carpet in great quality. The whitish areas shown in some photos are reflections of light on the silk. The five c ...click for details

Turtle Shape Japanese Ceramic Sake Kettle, Joka Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware: Pre 1920 item# 741732
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A Japanese sake ewer (kurojoka) shaped as a minogame (mythical tortoise with a tail that symbolizes long life) covered with mottled brown, gray and yellow glaze, probably from Satsuma province in southern Kyushu Island. Kuro (black) joka is a container that is used to heat "shochu" wine which is made from sweet potatoes. Shochu, started in Kagoshima has been a cheaper wine for common people. It is dif ...click for details

Antique Cloth, Chinese Emperor's Dragon Robe Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 740340
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A woven square taken from the front of a Chinese Emperor's robe with a front facing dragon in couched gold and a constellation symbol. Yellow (or apricot yellow) robes could only be worn by the Emperor or Empress. The color has faded and changed to this current tan color. Each Emperor's robe had twelve symbols of Imperial Authority embroidered on it in specific places. We can see "The Constellation" which represents the handles of Ursa Major, the Big Dipper, just above th ...click for details

Red Antique Japanese Tissue Holder with Kanzashi Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1920 item# 729906
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During the Edo period, the women of the Samurai class carried a pouch in their chest area (right above the obi belt) when they were dressed up in formal kimonos. The pouch was folded into a skinnier shape and accented with a nice tie. Carried inside were the beni ita (today's lipstick), a mirror, tissues, kanzashi, coins, etc. The chains were added to the kanzashi (hair ornament) sometime later. The shape of the pouches became similar to a box and some were made fancier by adding embr ...click for details

Antique Takeda Samurai Doll Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls: Pre 1920 item# 722189
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During the Edo Period, there was a time when puppet play became the most popular form of entertainment among the common people. At one time, they were so popular that Kabuki actors even began mimicking the movement of the puppets. The era of Ningyo Joruri (puppet play later called Bunraku) began in 1684 when Takemoto Gidayu, a narrator, opened a theater in Dotonbori. He was joined by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, the ...click for details

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