A Rare Japanese Edo Period Kamishimo Samurai Two-Piece Ceremonial Costume sub-Curios Aside from a small tear

Aside from a small tear to the handle

Period: Early-Twentieth Century

meaning it can be enjoyed in the British home today

often at rehearsal

Printed and published by the East London Printing Co

A Rare Japanese Edo Period Kamishimo Samurai Two-Piece Ceremonial Costume sub-Curios Aside from a small tearOrigin: 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