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Japanese Court Uniform for Imperial Appointee, 19th Century

About the Item

Court Uniform for Imperial Appointee, c. 1887. Wool with gold brocade. Court and military uniforms in emulation of European ensembles were officially adopted by the Japanese government in 1872. The intricate gold brocade that adorns the woolen jacket features extensive use of the paulownia crest, which was adopted during the Meiji period as a seal representing the imperial government. The outer leaves of the paulownia are separated into five sections, and the central leaf is split into seven parts, indicative of the highest rank of imperial appointee.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Width: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brocade,Wool,Hand-Woven,Other
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1887
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor signs of wear, otherwise in good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GUV24011stDibs: LU1778244236702

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