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19th century · Silk, paper · Asian Art

This set of garments was for a samurai firefighter. It is made of a very delicate and finely woven silk; inside the right sleeve is a partial seal in black ink that reads kinu Echi, possibly referring to this cloth as a product of Echigo province. The family crest here is paired fronds of Japanese ginger (myoga) belonging to an unidentified family.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Silk, paper

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of John B. Elliott through the Mercer Trust, 1999