Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Red Gold BA97 book This glossy black tube vase

This glossy black tube vase is adorned with a picture of Japanese pine trees on the front

box: 27 cm wide x 6 cm tall

5 cm long x 9 cm wide x 18

circumference: 41

Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Red Gold BA97 book This glossy black tube vaseJapanese Uchishiki Embroidered Buddhist Altar Tablecloth This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar tablecloth, or uchishiki. Made of silk, the top band and backside have a white floral design. The main part has rich red background with striking gold embroidered chrysanthemums (kiku). The chrysanthemum is one of many important symbols in Japanese culture. Uchishiki is mainly used by followers of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as the upper table (Maejyoku) and