Bidspirit auction | A RARE 19TH CEN PAINTED

A RARE 19TH CEN PAINTED LEATHER JAPANESE FIREMAN'S COAT - The supple sueded leather coat is decorated inside and out with Edo-moji brigade monograms, similar to fire company station insignia, that are applied to the leather to create designs in reverse on the leather, along with other devices that may, similarly, be ladder-company or demolition-team identifiers. Measures 40 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 40 x 50 inches. Condition Very good condition, noting reasonable and expected signs of age and use, no major damage or repair. 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.