Mae Festa 50 Years of Collecting Textiles - Peter Pap Oriental Rugs

JAPAN
Chest Protector
19 th Century
Dark indigo wool plain weave,
silk applique with silk embroidered
edging, green cotton edge binding
and woolen straps.
24 x 53 cm 9½ x 21 in
This chest protector was worn across the front
of a firecoat, usually under a cape. Fire costumes
were worn by nobility to protect from sparks
in case of burning building. The crest in the
center indicates probable ceremonial use.
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