Japanese Firefighter Kimono "hikeshi-banten" - Meiji Period (1868-1912).

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Object description :

"Japanese Firefighter Kimono "hikeshi-banten" - Meiji Period (1868-1912)."

JAPAN - Meiji period (1868-1912). HIKESHI BANTEN - Japanese firefighter's kimono jacket, made from a thick quilted and stitched cotton fabric (sashiko) intended to be filled with water to protect its wearer from the burns of the flames. It is decorated using the tsutsugaki technique, a freehand reserve dyeing process on an indigo background with various Chinese characters at the nape of the neck, the collar and inside. Very good general condition, slight wear from use in the lower part. Dimensions: 122 x 120 cm.

Price: 2 850 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Linen
Width: 120 cm.
Height: 122 cm.

Reference: 1616580
Availability: In stock