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19th century · Quilted dye-patterned plain-weave cotton · Asian Art

The outdoor autumnal scene on this coat features maple leaves, curtains and the taiko drum used for performances of court dance (Bugaku). The garment resembles the coats of firemen of the city of Edo, but it lacks insignia of any kind and thus cannot be identified as a fireman's jacket.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Quilted dye-patterned plain-weave cotton

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Gift of Timothy La Farge, by exchange, Bequest of Edward G. Kennedy, by exchange, 1983