A KUSARI KATABIRA [CHAIN-MAIL JACKET]

EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY)

细节

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

拍品专文

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.