Surcoat (Jinbaori)

Japanese

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The surcoat (jinbaori) is a short, sleeveless coat worn by samurai over their armor for protection against the elements and as a display of status. They are typically decorated with embroidery and eye-catching fabrics. This jinbaori is painted with a large, writhing dragon—a motif not often found on surcoats. The crest (mon) is that of the Itō family, lords (daimyō) of Obi, Hyōga Province (Miyazaki Prefecture).

Surcoat (<i>Jinbaori</i>), Silk, cotton, linen, pigments, Japanese

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Surcoat (<i>Jinbaori</i>), Silk, cotton, linen, pigments, Japanese
Surcoat (<i>Jinbaori</i>), Silk, cotton, linen, pigments, Japanese
Surcoat (<i>Jinbaori</i>), Silk, cotton, linen, pigments, Japanese
Surcoat (<i>Jinbaori</i>), Silk, cotton, linen, pigments, Japanese
Surcoat (<i>Jinbaori</i>), Silk, cotton, linen, pigments, Japanese
Surcoat (<i>Jinbaori</i>), Silk, cotton, linen, pigments, Japanese

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