Japanese Buddhist Fabric Bag for Prayer Beads Juzu
This is a Japanese vintage handmade fabric prayer beads juzu bag, also called juzu-bukuro. It is used to carry rosary beads used in memorial services such as funerals. It is made of a deep navy blue silk fabric with a woven basket/fence pattern called Ajiro/Higaki in brown and miniature depictions of the legendary bird Ho-oh in gold. There are two pockets inside, covered in plain beige fabric. This case has no clasp or hook to keep it closed.
- Blue, gold, orange, white
- Silk, fabric
- C1960
- Item weight: 23 grams
- Packed weight: 150 grams
- Approx. 8 cm long x 15 cm wide x 1 cm thick
- Good condition considering age. Some discoloration on inside fabric. 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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