A vintage Chinese-style souvenir jacket in blue, embroidered with the phoenix and the dragon, ryū in Japanese and lóng in Chinese. At 79.5 cm long, it is cut well beyond the cropped proportions of the classic Yokosuka bomber.
The Piece
This vintage collectible jacket pairs Chinese-inspired design with sukajan souvenir-jacket styling, worked in blue with phoenix and dragon embroidery.
In East Asian art the dragon is a guardian of water and sky and the phoenix a bird of good fortune and renewal; shown together, they traditionally signify harmony and balance.
Details
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Era: Vintage; production period not documented
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Color: Blue
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Size: M (manufacturer's size); shown on a model 5 feet 4 inches tall
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Measurements: Approximate: length 79.5 cm · width 56.5 cm · arm length, top 76 cm · arm length, bottom 49 cm
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Motifs: Phoenix and dragon embroidery
Condition
Pre-owned; please review the photographs for the condition record.
Authenticity & Care
Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.
Yokosuka Archive
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