Japan
A small but impressive collection from Japan comprises samurai armour, swords, a palanquin, netsuke, some fine ceramics and geological specimens. The kimono, the traditional dress of Japanese women, is still worn on formal occasions. This gold embroidered silk wedding kimono is one of the most splendid examples.
Japanese wedding kimono embroidered in gold thread. Donated by Mr H. Mason in 1988.
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