Something quite precious, a very, very rare, antique, samurai's Mune-Ate
Shushu silk
The last two photos show examples with full ensemble, one worn by a samurai and one on a mannequin bodyform, they are not the one for sale, which is shown in all the previous photos.
Samurai wore over their armour a Jin-Baori (War Haori surcoat), a Mune-Ate (Dickey for front of dou [dou = torso armour), each bearing their mon (crest), and a Hachimaki (Hair Band). Some were made of rugged material and some, like this piece, were for their ceremonial occasions and made from fine silk.
This piece is from the Edo era (1603-1868). The end of samurai in Japan was 1868. An exceptionally rare find and very collectable.
 
Condition:
Excellent
 
Measurements:
Width 29cm
Length 53cm
 
 
 
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