A Rare Japanese Edo Period Kamishimo Samurai Two-Piece Ceremonial Costume sub-Curios Period: Early-Twentieth Century

Period: Early-Twentieth Century

Aside from a small tear to the handle

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

Printed and published by the East London Printing Co

meaning it can be enjoyed in the British home today

A Rare Japanese Edo Period Kamishimo Samurai Two-Piece Ceremonial Costume sub-Curios Period: Early-Twentieth CenturyOrigin: 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