Museum grade set Machi-bikeshi Firefighter Edo period 1603-1868

A complete set with a leather zukin from the Bakumatsu period ,end of the Edo period.

It was made in cotton with natural indigo and leather.

5-piece set with maching kamon .Parade Set, ceremonial cotton ensemble for rank and brigade display .

Authentic leather zukin with uncommon rare set to find. The cotton is stable with natural indigo fading.The leather Hikeshi-zukin is supple with no craking. Minor small holes and light surface wear are present due to age, typical for 170 years old firefighter textiles.No modern alterations and all mon are intact. Total weight circa 1,4 kg A very rare and complete set from 19th century

Set

Price : 2400 Euros