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ARTIFACT:
Extremely rare, WWII Japanese Senninbari (Thousand Stitch) Vest. The front displays kanji on the left shoulder and a visible shrine stamp. The reverse is embroidered, decorated with 1000 stitches, each done by a different woman. Senninbari's were given as an amulet to soldiers on their way to war as a part of the Shinto culture of Imperial Japan.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately: Armpit to armpit: 17"; Shoulder to shoulder (across back): 11"; Collar to hem: 17-3/4"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Embroidered wool, metal snaps
ATTACHMENT:
Five metal snaps for closure
MARKINGS:
Shrine stamp, kanji, "500" with a star on the snaps.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Japanese militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-KYB-CON-KKY-20-15 LEGEX10/15 SDJJX3/17
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The vest shows moderate wear/storage wear, soiling, some ink transfer onto the right shoulder, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
