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A KUSARI KATABIRA [CHAIN-MAIL JACKET]
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A KUSARI KATABIRA [CHAIN-MAIL JACKET]

EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY)

Fermé9 November 2011

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GBP 275

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A KUSARI KATABIRA [CHAIN-MAIL JACKET]
EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY)
Of linked iron rings sewn onto a textile base
30cm. high

Note du spécialiste

Such jackets of fine quality were worn from medieval times often under other clothing when armour was not required. During the Edo period they were worn by police officials.