Costumes of the Warrior Class
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Furisode (Garment with long hanging sleeves), Peony, mandarin orange and net design on turmeric figured satin, Formerly owned by vassal of the Kurume Clan, Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T2
June 24, 2009 (Wed) - July 20, 2009 (Mon)>> detailed information
Introduces the costumes of the Azuchi-Momoyama period warriors and the Edo period highest-ranking ladies.
Exhibit includes:
Furisode (Garment with long hanging sleeves), Peony, mandarin orange and net design on turmeric figured satin, Formerly owned by vassal of the Kurume Clan, Edo period, 18th century
Kosode (Garment with Small Wrist Openings), Silk twill with paulownia and bamboo design on beige ground, Muromachi period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property)
Dofuku (Half Coat), Maples on light blue, white, and purple plain weave ground with glossed weft, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th - 17th century (Important Cultural Property)