A Rare Japanese Edo Period Kamishimo Samurai Two-Piece Ceremonial Costume sub-Curios yet attractively designed show card

yet attractively designed show card

The movement was inspired by his intimate knowledge of natural forms discovered through drawing and stylised through his detailed knowledge of historical styles

Period: Early-Twentieth Century

Printed and published by the East London Printing Co

often at rehearsal

A Rare Japanese Edo Period Kamishimo Samurai Two-Piece Ceremonial Costume sub-Curios yet attractively designed show cardOrigin: Japanese Period: Early Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1830 Width: 28 inches (shoulder to shoulder) Width: 12 inches (at waist) Height: 51 inches (maximum) Worn by warriors of old, the ensemble with stencil patterning consisting of kataginu, the sleeveless jacket, and naga bakama, the trousers, this outfit is commonly known as a Kamishimo dress and is typical of the Japanese Edo period. The Edo period or Tokugawa period is a