Surcoat (Jinbaori) for a Boy, late 18th–early 19th century

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Surcoat (Jinbaori) for a Boy, late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Wool, silk brocade, metallic yarn, wool, H. 28 in. ( cm); W. in. ( cm), Surcoat, Surcoats for children are very rare. This example probably was made for use in the Genpukushiki ceremony, in which the son of a samurai family was officially recognized as an adult and which usually was held when the boy was between the ages of twelve and fifteen

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Size: 3760px × 5061px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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