Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Buddhist Sayagata Pattern 4Y661 offering table It is a picture of

It is a picture of a forest and a five-storied pagoda

Stain on the upper back side

Packed weight: 579 grams

Each panel is adorned with a black and gold picture of a flower on the bottom

Some water damage stains and heavy wear on edges

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Buddhist Sayagata Pattern 4Y661 offering table It is a picture ofAntique Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles used for printing designs and patterns on kimono and other fabric items. Using traditional mulberry paper, this katagami stencil with no silk mesh backing features a traditional sayagata pattern. It resembles the manji symbol used in Buddhism and evokes harmony, compassion, and strength. This antique Katagami was designed during the mid or late Edo