Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Table Cloth Uchishiki Gold Chrysanthemum Pink UC41
Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Table Cloth Uchishiki Gold Chrysanthemum Pink UC41
Japanese Uchishiki Embroidered Buddhist Altar Tablecloth
This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar tablecloth or uchishiki. Made of silk, the backside is white with a cloud and dragon pattern, while the front side is a very light beige/cream with large pink and purple chrysanthemums bordered with gold.
Uchishiki is mainly used by followers of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism on the upper table (Maejyoku) and the front table (Uwajyoku) in the Buddhist altar during events such as New Year's Day, the equinoctial week, Obon, and memorial services.
- Beige, white, gold, pink, purple
- Silk
- C1970
- Kanji on front: 正絹 pure silk
- Item weight: 7 grams
- Packed weight: 150 grams
- Approx. 21 cm wide x 14 cm long
- Good condition considering its age. Deep fold creases on the top corners. Brown stains on front and back side. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan
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