Textile Jinbaori (Surcoat), Japan, Edo period
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Public domain photo of Japanese artwork, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
A surcoat is a garment worn over armour, typically in the Middle Ages. It served both practical and decorative purposes. Often sleeveless and reaching to the knees or below, surcoats provided additional protection for the wearer's body and armour from the sun, rain and other elements. They were also used to display heraldic symbols, coats of arms or other insignia, helping to identify knights and their allegiances on the battlefield or during tournaments.
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Date
1740 - 1760
Source
Art Institute of Chicago
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Public Domain Dedication