Bidspirit auction | JAPANESE FIREMAN COAT WITH EDO

JAPANESE FIREMAN COAT WITH EDO CARTOUCHES, ADAIR ESTATE - The rare 19th century firefighter's jacket of thick multi-layered hand-loomed cotton is decorated with multiple hikeshi emblems and Edo cartouches on a light blue ground. Measures 36 x 50 inches. 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 Measures 36 x 50 inches. Condition Good condition with good color, minor discoloration back side. 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.