Bidspirit auction | A JAPANESE FIREMAN'S COAT- SAMURAI

A JAPANESE FIREMAN'S COAT- SAMURAI ASTRIDE A FLYING BAT - The rare and exceptional 19th century firefighter's jacket, made by joining multiple layers of loomed cotton fabric in thousands of sashiko stitches, features. the striking design of a samurai figure riding an airborne bat through the night sky. Richly decorated coats of this type were worn in celebrations after a fire was vanquished to honor the heroic firefighters whose equally elaborate full-body tattoos were regarded as symbols of courage and civic pride. Measures 37 x 47 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 37 x 47 inches. Condition Very good condition, no major damage, repair or odor. Provenance The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques in Tokyo (est. 1978), a world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.