A dangerous thing i found on eBay

[Ishida Kentarou Mitsumasa]

This is a thing:

www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Japanese-Silk-Noblemans-Tunic-Theatrical-Costume-Fu-Dog-Kariguni-/130898911026?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e7a2edf32

Based on what I know, this would be plausible as an imperial guardsman's uniform in the Kamakura period. It seems like it is in pretty nice shape. I kind of want to buy it. I can't decide if that's silly or not. If someone else knows they are supposed to own it and wants to snipe it, that would solve my dilemma nicely.

[AJBryant]

Snipishness in progress. On watch list.

[roninpenguin]

So wish I had the money for that. Not only is it cool it's PURPLE!!!

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There are a couple of interesting things to note in the pictures, especially the last picture of the set that shows one of the sleeves.

Look how big the stitches are that attach the sleeve to the body. You can see the white of the background between them. That probably isn't due to this being a costume piece, since if anything I'd expect the stitching to be heavier on a costume. That's food for thought.

I also notice that the sleeve-end braids are applied like trim and don't pass through any loops or holes at all. That is probably due to this being a costume. The braids don't even end at decorative knots, they just pass inside the seam at the bottom of the sleeve, so the cord probably was applied first and the sleeve sewn second. I've seen these cords applied as trim on historical suikan, but only for children. Anyway, it might pass if you're in a hurry.