Japanese Buddhist Costume Sash

This Japanese Buddhist costume surplice (wagesa or hangesa) is worn around the neck by Buddhist monks during services. It is dark blue with gold chrysanthemum flowers and there are inscriptions on the inside side.

• Blue, gold, brown
• Silk, string
• C1970
• Characters: 関市大師講 seki-shi daishiko Daishiko festival of Seki, 創立三十周年記念 zoritsu sanjyu shunen kinen celebration of the 30th anniversary of foundation (of the festival)
• Item weight: 63 grams
• Packed weight: 200 grams
• Without cord approx. 92.5 cm long x 5.2 cm wide
• Good condition. Wear and tear due to age. Some cords are snapped. Please see the photos carefully.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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