{"product_id":"japanese-buddhist-altar-table-silk-cloth-uchishiki-kyozukue-mon-ba566","title":"Japanese Buddhist Altar Table Silk Cloth Uchishiki Rectangle Kyozukue Mon BA566","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUchishiki Embroidered Buddhist Altar Tablecloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar tablecloth or uchishiki. Made of silk, the back is white with a chrysanthemum pattern, while the front is a soft beige with colorful mon symbols of various designs. This tablecloth is rectangular and has purple and gold tassels on the front two corners. It sits on top of the kyozukue surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eUchishiki\u003c\/em\u003e is mainly used by followers of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism on the upper table (\u003cem\u003eMaejyoku\u003c\/em\u003e) and the front table (\u003cem\u003eUwajyoku\u003c\/em\u003e) in the Buddhist altar during events such as New Year's Day, the equinoctial week, Obon, and memorial services. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeige, purple, white, gold, blue, brown, red, green\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1960\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 26 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 200 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 21.5 cm wide x 33.5 cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering its age. Tassels have faded (originally a medium purple). Small discolorations on front side. Some staining on back side. Back two tassels have broken off or were removed at some point. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping\u003c\/b\u003e: We ship worldwide by Japan Post. Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options. We do combine shipping and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items.  We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40691344113699,"sku":"BA566 Butsugu Uchishiki","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Buddhist-Altar-Table-Silk-Cloth-Uchishiki-Rectangle-Kyozukue-Mon-BA566.jpg?v=1744383828","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-au\/products\/japanese-buddhist-altar-table-silk-cloth-uchishiki-kyozukue-mon-ba566","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}