Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Table Cloth Uchishiki Gold Chrysanthemum Pink UC41 seven gods a popular figure in Buddhism

a popular figure in Buddhism in Japan

This large round plate is blue and white with a mesh net (ami) pattern

The kanji on the cover is written as 'The Buddhist Scripture 経典'

This is a vintage Japanese bamboo and velvet leaf Kasa hat

Item weight: 810 grams

Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Table Cloth Uchishiki Gold Chrysanthemum Pink UC41 seven gods a popular figure in BuddhismJapanese 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