Bidspirit auction | JAPANESE RITUAL IMPLEMENTS FIREMAN'S COAT,

JAPANESE RITUAL IMPLEMENTS FIREMAN'S COAT, ADAIR ESTATE - A rare and outstanding 19th century firefighter's jacket of thick multi-layered hand-loomed cotton decorated with numerous ritual and cultural objects of symbolic nature floating on a background of geometric lattice motif. Pants in the same motif are included. Jacket measures 50 x 48 inches. Pants measure 36 x 40 inches not including the ties. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Jacket measures 50 x 48 inches. Pants measure 36 x 40 inches not including the ties. Condition Very good condition, no damage, repair or heavy wear, one minor stain visible. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.