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